Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer Months
Posted: July 20, 2017
Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer MonthsKeeping your home cool in the hot summer months can be as costly as keeping it warm in the wintertime. These energy-saving tips can help you minimize your electricity bill while staying cool and comfortable during the heat of the summer months: Set your thermostat to 78° or higher. This can lower your cooling bill by approximately 12%. While you are away from home, set...
Basic Guidelines for Purchasing Flood Insurance
Posted: June 1, 2017
Basic Guidelines for Purchasing Flood InsuranceDo you need flood insurance? Any home or business can be damaged by water incursions, even those located in a low to moderate flood risk area. If you have concerns about the possibility of flooding due to storm conditions, rising water, fast melting snow, mud, or other situation, putting flood insurance in place could, in the end, could save you thousands, tens of thousands, or...
Helpful Tips to Get Your House Ready for Spring Storms
Posted: April 1, 2017
Helpful Tips to Get Your House Ready for Spring StormsApril showers may be great for a lush, blooming garden, but the heavy spring storms can lead to very serious damage if you are not prepared. Homeowners can avoid costly repairs by taking a few simple steps before the first storm hits. Have a Plan in Place When severe weather hits, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of every member of your...
Helpful Tips To Get Your House Ready For Spring Storms
Posted: March 20, 2017
Helpful Tips To Get Your House Ready For Spring StormsApril showers may be great for a lush, blooming garden, but the heavy spring storms can lead to very serious damage if you are not prepared. Homeowners can avoid costly repairs by taking a few simple steps before the first storm hits. Have a Plan in Place When severe weather hits, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of every member of your...
How to Protect Your Home This Winter
Posted: February 6, 2017
How to Protect Your Home This WinterExtreme winter weather can lead to serious damage to your home. Frozen water pipes can burst and cause a flood in your home and basement; a dam of ice within your gutter can divert the water to your interior walls creating a mess that will be costly to repair. Your homeowners insurance protects against specific types of damage, but every policy is different. Ensure...