Tips to Spring Clean Your Home & Insurance!

Spring Maintenance for Your Home

Benefit your home and belongings with some spring cleaning. April has sprung forward and many homeowners are ready with their feature dusters, mop and bucket, and tough-on-winter-grime cleaners. Spring cleaning blows the dust of winter away from your home and breathes new life into your living quarters. This means that your home is ready for spring, summer, and beyond! Here are some tips to get you started on your spring cleaning! Spring Cleaning Checklist: Wash and hang quilts and Read More

How to Save Money on Your Heating Bill While Also Staying Warm

Saving money on your heating bill while staying warm

Staying warm is as important as keeping a full wallet. The cold winter weather is in full swing, and while you want to keep warm, turning the heat on high can have a costly effect on your heating bill when it comes in the mail. Each time you turn on that thermostat, you are adding more and more to the amount you will have to pay at the end of your billing cycle. Keep these money-saving tips in mind to help you and your loved ones warm, while, at the same time, keeping your wallet full. Give Read More

Thanksgiving Safety Steps!

A Thankful Thanksgiving: Health & Safety Whether you are a host or a guest, stay safe this Thanksgiving by following a few easy, safety tips! Expecting to cook for your family this year? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers some kitchen-specific tips to ensure the safety of you and your guests: Be aware in the kitchen at all times. Keep an eye on what is cooking on the stovetops as well as how the turkey is coming along in the oven. Never leave the kitchen when food Read More

Importance of Having an Up to Date Home Inventory

Creating Your Home Inventory Coming home to find that your house has been burglarized, no matter if you are a home owner or a renter, can be one of the scariest and most stressful situations that you can walk into. Along with securing your house, you will also have to make a claim to your homeowners insurance agency to start getting reimbursed for the items that went missing. However, would you be able to tell your insurance company exactly what was stolen? Creating a home inventory can help Read More

Green Spring Cleaning Tips

Cleaning Recipes Without Harsh Chemicals There is no better way to start off the spring season than taking the time to clean your house from top to bottom. Not only will it help to make your house shine, but it can also help reduce any spring allergies that you have. If the smell of harsh cleaning chemicals irritates your allergies, keep these green spring cleaning recipes in mind to help get your house looking its best. Bathroom tile and countertops – mix 2 parts vinegar and 1 part Read More

A Fallen Tree Damages Your Home Or Car…What Now?

Storms pose a serious threat to homes all across the country on a regular basis. Some areas are more threatened than others! This year’s winter is predicted to be much more intense than it has been in the past. For those living in the Midwest- this is saying something! Storms can cause all sorts of damage to a home. However, one of the most common damages is a fallen tree! Trees can destroy your home, your car, and other possessions depending on where they land. Here are some things to think Read More

Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poising

Carbon monoxide, known as the silent killer, is one of the biggest dangers in a home. Carbon monoxide, known as CO, is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas can create big problems for both people and animals if it is inhaled. Taking the proper precautions can help to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe while in your home. Carbon monoxide comes from any fuel-burning appliance that was improperly installed or is not working properly. These are appliances such as furnaces, Read More