Did you know that over $2 billion will be spent on Halloween candy this year? Or how about $330 million on just pet costumes? We know that Halloween is one of children’s favorite holidays. The chance to dress up in a costume and...
Read MoreAs we’ve all seen recently in the news, hurricanes (and the floods that result from them) can create enormous damage to properties and vehicles. In fact, one recent estimate from Hurricane Harvey, estimated over 200,000 vehicles...
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When it comes to keeping your home mold-free, a strong offense is definitely your best defense. To prevent mold, eliminate moisture from your home and be on the lookout for signs of possible growth, such as musty smells or watermarks...
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It’s natural to worry when your child is ready for her first cell phone, even if you think he or she is generally responsible. Yes, this device is an instrument of connection, and it will allow you and your child to be more...
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Move over, summer–a new school year is coming! With the start of school, families face new organization challenges. School bells ring–and so do early-morning alarm clocks. Paper piles swell as hand-outs and homework stream...
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Did you know that over 40 million Americans will go camping at least once per year? Or that over 7 million Americans will go camping on Memorial Day weekend alone? While becoming one with nature is clearly a draw for many of us,...
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We don’t want to alarm you (couldn’t help ourselves), but, according to the FBI, more than 2 million homes are burglarized in the United States every year. This means that someone is breaking into a home somewhere across...
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Did you know that vehicular fatalities are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. And though fatality rates for teens have steadily dropped since 1975, teens remain 3 times more likely to crash per mile driven than adults....
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Our hope is that you never have to experience any disaster to your home that requires submitting an insurance claim to our office. What worries us even more, though, is submitting an insurance claim assuming there is coverage only to...
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One of the first principles of gambling is this: Never take a risk you can’t afford to lose. When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are...
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Now is the time of year for social gatherings, whether it’s a family holiday party or New Year’s Eve bash, if you are planning to serve alcohol at any type of party it is important to take steps to limit your liquor...
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Climate changes don’t affect just you―they also affect your car. In regions that don’t enjoy mild winters, you wouldn’t dream of heading outside without a heavy coat if the wind chill brought the temperature below...
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