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Grilling Safety Tips

Summer is here, and for many Americans that means it's grilling season. Over three billion barbecues take place each year! While grilling can be fun, it can be perilous without the proper precautions. According to the U....

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Vacation Checklist for Home Security

For many people, summer means vacation time. Unfortunately, that also means an increased risk of theft. Here are some tips to help keep your home safe while you're away. Lock your doors and windows. This may seem like...

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How a Pool May Affect Your Homeowner's Insurance

Now that summer is unofficially here, many of us have pools on the mind. It's easy to see why-a swimming pool is a great way to cool off and entertain friends, and it can even increase the value of your home. But how...

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Holiday Safety Tips

Thanksgiving has passed, bringing us well into the holiday season. For many, that means it's time to decorate! Before you break out the candles, lights, and baubles, take a look at these holiday safety tips: CHRISTMAS...

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Holiday Safety Tips

Thanksgiving has passed, bringing us well into the holiday season. For many, that means it's time to decorate! Before you break out the candles, lights, and baubles, take a look at these holiday safety tips: CHRISTMAS...

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Fall Homeowner's Maintenance Tips

photo ©Moyan Brenn The temperatures have dropped and leaves have begun to fall. These homeowner's maintenance tips will help keep your home and family safe through the autumn season Clean and/or Replace Your Furnace...

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Fire Prevention Safety Tips

What steps can you take to protect your home and family from a fire? According to theNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a home fire occurs every 85 seconds. In 2013, fires resulted in 3,240 deaths, 15,925...

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Spring Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Spring has finally returned! As the days get longer and the temperatures warmer, there's no better time to do routine home maintenance. Read on for some tips that will help ensure your home remains safe and in prime...

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Home Insurance: Tips for New Homeowners

In 2012, thereal estate market contributed to economic growth in the US for the first time in five years. If you're one of the many Americans shopping for a new home, you're probably well-aware of the importance of...

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10 Hurricane-Related FAQs about Homeowners Insurance

photo credit: NASA With Hurricane Sandy poised to make landfall within the next 24 hours, homeowners and insurers alike are taking steps to prepare for the impending storm. Many insurers are working to assemble rapid-...

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The Danger of Ice Dams

Here in the Northeast, it seems as though winter is never-ending. While you may be cozy and warm inside your home, a dangerous situation could be forming on your roof. Ice dams can compromise the structure of your roof...

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Winterization Tips for Homeowners

With the unseasonably warm temperatures many parts of the U.S. have experienced lately, it's easy to forget that winter weather is just around the corner. While shopping for a Halloween costume and indulging in all...

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