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How to Stay Covered When Renting Out Your Home

In this age of Airbnb, more and more people are renting out their homes or parts of their home for a little extra income. However, with the extra cash comes an extra set of risks,...

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Exposure in the Home

Carbon monoxide is a very sneaky and very dangerous poison. It is odorless and tasteless, but it is a high-risk element, and can even be deadly with sufficient exposure. Carbon monoxide enters the body through...

How You Can Allergy-Proof Your Home This Spring

We can all agree that spring is a beautiful season, but it is unfortunately also known as allergy season for many people. Pollen, dust, and mold are in the air and prominent more than ever,...

The Personal Insurance Policies Everyone Should Have

There are a few basic personal insurance policies that everyone should have in order to keep themselves safe and protected. Those in Hartford, Connecticut may be pleased to know that Byrnes Agency covers the beautiful...

Avoid These Common Homeowners Insurance Mistakes

Homeowners’ insurance mistakes are common. Avoid the mess by preparing yourself on what to expect and what you may need coverage for from the beginning. It is crucial for homeowners to insure their homes properly;...

Preparing Your Home for Spring

Is your home ready for all that spring entails? Spring will be here before you know it and after the harsh winter weather, there are parts of your home that have probably been neglected. Prepare...

Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist: Sealing It Up

Autumn Home Maintenance > Securing Your Home In this series of posts, we’ve covered some of the important home maintenance checklist that every homeowner should complete. Gearing up for storms, ice, and snow requires some...

Autumn Maintenance Checklist: Tree Care

Autumn Home Maintenance > Caring for Your Trees In our last post, we provided a complete checklist of maintenance items that should be prioritized this autumn season. Tree care, especially in Connecticut, is a huge...

Misusing Products: Unknowingly Ruining Your Yard

Spring brings a lot of rain and the potential to foster a beautiful front or backyard. While you might have a list of to-do’s to get your lawn ready for the warmer weather, have you...

Three Misconceptions About Condos

Buying a condo is a big step. Once you’ve made the decision to move forward and searched for the perfect condo, you are likely to have plenty of questions about your new home. As condos...

Home Maintenance for Spring

As spring is just around the corner, chances are you need to revamp your home from the harsh effects of winter weather. Leaves that are piled up in the gutter, overgrown foliage, and dead flowers...

Home Remodels that Increase Property Value

Even if you have no immediate plans to sell your home, eventually you or your heirs will sell. When that time comes, you’ll want to get the highest price possible. Over the years, there are things...

Does CT Homeowners Insurance Cover A Home Business?

This week, May 4th through 8th, is National Small Business Week. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, each years since 1963 National Small Business Week has been recognizing the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs...

Can Getting to Know the Neighbors Benefit CT Homeowners?

All Connecticut homeowners face property and liability risk exposures that innately come with owning a home, and most understand that there are a vast variety of factors that can impact a homer's vulnerability to losses....

Is 3D Printing the Future of CT Manufactured Homes?

If you had the technology to not only choose the layout, location and other specification of your dream home but also the ability to build it one the spot whenever you desired, would you do...

Are Heavy Winds A Serious Home Insurance Hazard?

Connecticutians were struck by heavy winds and gusty conditions this week as the string of harsh weather continues to bombard the east coast. According to reports, gusts of up to 58 mph brought down trees and...