One of the best trips I ever took was an epic hike along the Inca Trail in Peru. I worried about a lot of things on this expedition: tarantulas, altitude, sunburn, insects, and rainstorms. At one point in the hike,…
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While homeowner insurance covers individuals and families for many day-to-day claims involving water damage, roof damage, and the like, it is potentially there for you when the unthinkable happens and your house is completely destroyed. Dozens of quest…
If the wind was strong enough to pick up Dorothy and Toto and pull her entire house into a tornado and send them to the magical Land of Oz, there is no telling what it could do to your property….
For basketball junkies and non-junkies alike, this is the greatest time of year for college basketball. March Madness has officially arrived! The excitement for the sport is at its highest, and even the non-basketball fans believe they are the next…
Rain, rain, go away! At least that is what most of us are thinking after a few months, or in some cases, years of heavier-than-normal rainfalls. The U.S. has experienced flooding in areas that haven’t been affected for hundreds of…
Did you know that washing machines are one of the main sources of water damage to homes? Others that top the list include hot water heaters and dishwashers. Fortunately, there are a few easy and inexpensive steps you can take help to…
After the holiday season, many like to start the New Year by organizing new gifts and purchases and cleaning out the closets. As each year goes by and your needs continue to change, it’s easy to forget to update your…
With Christmas just around the corner, many have already started shopping a lot, which also means spending a lot! The malls are more crowded with folks buying last minute gifts for family and friends. ‘Tis the season to be jolly,…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – there’ll be Christmas trees glowing and candle flames burning and good times when loved ones are near – it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Making the season merry and…
The risk of damage to your property, due to fire or another covered coss of loss, is always a major concern. In many cases, you may want to resume use of your damaged property for any number of reasons; proximity…