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Prepare for the season ahead with these easy home maintenance tasks. Ah, spring. With fresh flowers, cut grass, and a bit more sunshine, it's easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the season. But before you head outside and enjoy the warmer weather, spare a thought for your home. It has seen you through...

Tips to decrease your home insurance premium.   If you're like most homeowners, you work hard to protect your home. The cost of insuring a home has been on the rise, but there are steps homeowners can take to reduce their coverage costs. Take a look at these tips to trim back your home insurance premium...

Get your home and appliances ready for winter power outages. Most of us are unaware of just how often we rely on electricity every day. It's only when we're trying to find a flashlight in the dark that we realize electricity is an integral part of our daily life from the coffee pot to our lights to...

Prepare your home for the spooky season ahead!  Halloween is one of the best times of the year. Whether you're hosting a scary Halloween party or waiting for little trick-or-treaters, you may be opening up your home for the holiday. If so, it's important to spend a bit of time making your home a safe...

How to tend to your home after a flood. One of the most damaging and devastating things you can ever experience as a homeowner is a flood. The damage caused can be extensive and incredibly upsetting. Household floods can be caused by heavy rainstorms, sewer back-up, a malfunctioning sump-pump, burst...

Prevent home woes down the line by tending to your home this fall.   We are officially three days into fall! While the smell of pumpkin spiced lattes is already in the air, we should spare some time to think about prepping our homes for the autumn and winter ahead. The cooler months can be grueling for...

Prevent property damage by keeping your trees in good condition. The trees in your yard can enhance your property, provide shade, and offer numerous environmental benefits. However, trees can also pose a safety hazard to your family and your home if they are not cared for. Now that we are approaching...

Essential home maintenance tasks for every season. Taking care of your home is not a one-time task; it's a year-round job. Every season, new challenges arise and you must do your best to sustain the health and condition of your property. Be sure to schedule these tasks for each season to improve your...

Understand how your location affects your home insurance rate. Your homeowners insurance premium is made up of several different factors. From the coverage you select to your credit history, no two people will receive the same premium for their properties. A large influencer of your premium is the...

How to insure your personal property for the right value. From jewelry and antiques to rare collections, there are certain items you may own that you can't imagine losing. These items could be possessions you deeply cherish, collections that you've dedicated a lot of time to, or something that would...