5 Critical Things to Include in Your Home Emergency Plan
Posted: September 5, 2017
You can’t necessarily prevent emergencies, but you can prepare and minimize their impact. A home emergency plan is one way to do that. September is National Preparedness Month, so this is a great time to either put a plan in place or to devote some time to reviewing and updating the one you have. No one […] The post 5 Critical Things to Include in Your...
4 Valuable Possessions Which May Not be Covered by Your Home Insurance
Posted: August 29, 2017
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect yourself, your property and your belongings. What if you discovered that the most valuable items in your home weren’t actually protected by your standard homeowner policy? That could be the case if you own high-dollar items. There are limitations built into most standard home insurance policies for coverage on items like musical instruments, valuable collections, jewelry, and other luxury items. It’s […] The post 4 Valuable Possessions Which May Not be Covered by...
Slip and Fall Prevention Tips for Homeowners
Posted: August 29, 2017
Is your home safe for your family and guests? September 22nd—the first day of fall—marks the 10th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day, making it a great time to look for fall risks in and around your home. While taking a tumble might seem like a relatively minor incident, it can have catastrophic consequences. Falls are the leading cause of hospital […] The post Slip and Fall Prevention Tips for Homeowners ...
Safety and Security Routines for Back to School in Florida
Posted: August 15, 2017
As kids across the state of Florida go back to school, having a talk about safety is a good idea. Nationwide, one out of every 25 elementary age children comes back to an empty home after school. for middle schoolers and high schoolers this percentage is much higher, according to the Afterschool Alliance. Only you know if your child is mature enough […] The post Safety and Security Routines for Back to...
8 Top Ways to Help Prevent Home Burglaries
Posted: August 15, 2017
With the appearance of the deadbolt in the 1960s, residential burglaries began a rapid decline which continued through the 1970s as more and more homeowners took advantage of this simple anti-theft tool. Today, 25 percent of homes in the United States have electronic security systems, backed up by other home safety options such as reinforced glass, superior lock […] The post 8 Top Ways to Help Prevent Home Burglaries appeared...