Homes can require a significant amount of work to keep them in top shape. Sometimes this means something as simple as changing the air filters or replacing batteries in smoke detectors, but other times it means an HVAC check or making sure your plumbing is in good working order. Below is a guide for monthly Continue reading
Author: Jim Pogorelc
Do you have the right amount of Condo Insurance?
Unlike homeowners, condo dwellers don’t own the building they live in or the land it sits on. Your condo or homeowners association (HOA) will carry a master policy to insure the building and pay for accidents that occur on outside property or in common areas. Your HOA might not pay to repair the inside of Continue reading
How to Prevent a Dryer Fire
Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. But did you know that dryers cause roughly 15,500 home structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 injuries and $192 million in direct property loss each year? What’s more, most dryer fires happen in the winter. WHAT CAN CAUSE A DRYER FIRE? The most common cause of dryer fires is Continue reading
Newly Engaged…Are You Covered?
Getting engaged can be one of the most memorable times of a couple’s life. Having a burglar break into your home and steal the engagement ring, however, can be devastating. The good news is that with a little advance planning, your homeowners or renters insurance policy may help cover the cost of a stolen engagement ring or Continue reading
11 Tips for a Safe and Fun New Year’s Eve
As the new year approaches, there are plenty of ways to celebrate. You can watch the ball drop with your family, host a gathering with friends or even count down until midnight at a public party. But whether you’re ringing in the new year at home or spending a night out on the town, safety Continue reading