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Connecticut Summer Hazards: How Homeowners Insurance Helps

When summer rolls around in Connecticut, most people think of sunshine and barbecues. But lurking behind those sunny days are hazards that can catch homeowners off guard. From surprise thunderstorms to sneaky mold growth, summer...

Don’t Let Those Christmas Lights Turn into a Fire or Electrical Hazard!

Thanksgiving is over and the holidays are officially in full swing, which means it’s time to put up the tree, hang the ornaments, and plug in the lights. But while it’s a great time to...

Household Tips for a Safe and Spooky Halloween

Halloween is already arriving around the corner, and as families are decorating their yards and figuring out what they want to dress up as this year a wide range of underlying risks are waiting to...

The Best Methods for Taking Care of Falling Leaves

Summer is finally ending, the temperatures are cooling off, and the leaves are starting to turn. But while this may be a beautiful thing to see, changing leaves also tend to fall on the ground,...

5 Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues

Summer is here and that means it’s time to crowd around the grill and spend the afternoon barbecuing with friends and family. But before you get the burgers and buns out, it’s important to note...

Homeowners: What to Do if You Get Completely Snowed In

Winter is upon us, and in states like Connecticut that are no stranger to harsh winters, there's always the chance that a strong storm could leave us temporarily snowed in. This might not be the...

The Snow is Coming: Do You Know How to Safely Shovel Snow?

Clearing the driveway after a snowstorm isn't just a tedious chore; it can actually be dangerous if you don't do it carefully. Moving a heavy shovel full of snow repeatedly without proper form can put...

Preparing Your Home for the Fall and Winter

As the weather becomes cooler in the fall and winter, it's a great time to check for places where heat is escaping your home or cold air is getting in. Doing a check for some...

How to Protect Your Home Against Property Damage

No one plans for their home to get damaged, but accidents happen. One out of every 15 U.S. homeowners insurance policyholders files a claim on their homeowners insurance each year, and standard property damage claims...

Yes, Wind and Hail Insurance Claims Can Strike This Summer

It is not uncommon for homeowners have had to file homeowners insurance claims just to start getting back on their feet after natural disasters; however there are some things you can do to help prevent...

Autumn Maintenance Checklist: Cleaning Gutters

Autumn Home Maintenance > Keeping Gutters Unclogged In our last two posts, we covered the major maintenance items that should be completed during the fall, including tree care tips. In this article, we’re going to...

How You’re Ruining Your Lawn: Pet Problems

As the last leg of our series on how you’re unknowingly ruining your lawn, we’re going to explore how letting your pet do his or her business throughout your yard is contributing to its demise....