If you have a teen driver, you already know you are paying more for their insurance than your own due to their inexperience and the greater likelihood that they will be involved in a traffic accident. Their inexperience coupled with…
One of the most common construction industry accidents is falls from heights, which is why it’s crucial that you have in place fall protection systems for your workers. One of the best ways to prevent injuries and death from falls…
After the kitchen, the garage is the second-most common place in the home where fires start. There are some 6,600 garage fires that cause an estimated $457 million in property losses every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. The…
While winter can bring beauty and may be exciting for children who enjoy sledding and other outdoor fun in the snow, for drivers it can turn a routine trip into a treacherous journey. Snowy and icy conditions can make for…
Mold is a serious problem in a number of older homes, apartment buildings and commercial buildings. It’s often caused by poor maintenance and unchecked water leaks that over time create conditions that are ripe for the growth of the fungus.…
When you hire contractors, electricians or other home repair specialists, you may shop around on price and go with the least expensive one. But if a contractor comes in with a bid that is much lower than the competition, it…
As the new year gets underway, now is a good time to review your home safety and insurance plans for the year. Make sure in 2023 that you make your home safety a priority, and also ensure that you get…
As the holidays approach and the merriment gets underway, don’t forget to keep your home safe from fires, injuries and burglaries. Homeowner’s insurance claims spike in November and December every year, most of them due to fires as you start…
As temperatures fall and you spend more time indoors in front of the fireplace, the last thing you want to think about is the condition of your chimney. Dirty chimneys can cause serious fires, which damage or destroy homes and…
Due to labor shortages and supply chain issues, the time it takes to repair a vehicle has increased substantially in the last year. What used to take two weeks maximum can now take more than a month, and that leaves…
