Removing an Ice Dam From Your Roof
Posted: February 13, 2014
An ice dam can form when water from melting snow re-freezes at the edge of your roofline. Without roof snow removal, the ice dam may grow large enough to prevent water from draining off the roof. The water can then back up underneath the roof shingles and make its way inside your home. Immediate steps you can take: Remove snow from your roof after...
Are You Covered If You, Or Someone In Your Home Damages Someone’s Reputation? With A Personal Injury Endorsement You Are…
Posted: December 4, 2013
America has just come through a hard-fought election, with negative attacks and mudslinging on both sides. But compared to some of the political disagreements of the past, one might say today’s elections are relatively tame affairs. Early in our nation’s history the sitting Vice President, Aaron Burr, shot and killed former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel that began over political disagreements that...
Make Room for the New, and Take a Home Inventory During the Holidays
Posted: December 4, 2013
The holidays are a time for celebration and family. Most people have a few extra days of vacation to relax, and some use this time to play catch-up or finish projects that have been looming for the past year. You can utilize this time to complete (what should be) an annual home inventory. We don’t want to discourage you from doing inventory on your different-colored...
12 Tips for Holiday Home Safety
Posted: December 4, 2013
The holidays invite all sorts of fun activity, from lighting candles to hanging fresh greens and stringing lights. Here's how to keep your house and family safe from fire and injury. Compiled by Lexi Walters from American Baby As you're sprucing up your home this season, keep an eye out for these common holiday trip-ups, fire hazards, and other safety snafus. 1. Merry and Bright: Carefully inspect holiday light strings each year...
Holiday Lights Safety Tips
Posted: December 4, 2013
There’s nothing more festive and beautiful then a house lit up with Holiday Lights this time of year. There’s also nothing more hazardous if your not careful. So, before you “deck the halls” there’s a few things you need to know: Before Hanging the Lights Get rid of old strands of lights. Modern lights are safer because they have fused plugs that prevent sparks...