Year: 2022
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Decorating for Christmas: Light Safety
December 20th, 2022
Nothing says “the Holidays are here” quite like sparkling string lights! From lighting up your front porch and landscaping to making the Christmas tree sparkle - string lights really do help make the holiday season merry and bright. The only issue with everyone’s favorite holiday décor is that string lights can actually pose a pretty […]
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Decorating for Christmas: Tree Safety
December 7th, 2022
The Origins of Christmas Trees: Evergreen plants and trees have traditionally been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years. People used evergreen branches to decorate their homes during the winter solstice as a reminder that Spring will come soon enough. The Romans decorated their temples with used Fir Trees for the festival of […]
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Flyreel FAQs
November 15th, 2022
The Philadelphia Contributionship has been working with Flyreel since 2021 to provide our customers with an easy, quick, convenient and secure way to provide important information about their property without scheduling an in-person inspection. Using Flyreel’s AI-powered app on your personal smart device, complete your own self-guided inspection, you have the proper coverage and are […]
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Fall is Here: How to Adjust to this Chilly Season
October 5th, 2022
There is not debating that Fall is a great time of the year – the changing leaves, football is back , apple picking and pumpkin spice-everything. But for your home, Fall can actually be one of the busiest seasons. It is really important for homeowners to take advantage of the more moderate weather to reset […]
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Grill Safety 101
August 18th, 2022
When you think of Summer, what is one of the first things that come to mind? Trips down the shore, hot weather, not school …. And barbeques! Summertime is perfect for grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and veggies. While summer BBQ’s are a great excuse for friends and family to get together, it is important to […]
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Vacation Home 101
June 30th, 2022
School is out and summer is officially in session. Living on the east coast means summer also brings lots of trips to the Jersey Shore, the Poconos, to the Chesapeake, etc. And many families choose to spend their time at a vacation home or secondary home. Here are some tips and precautions to be aware […]
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Hurricane Season: What to Know and how to Prepare Yourself
June 29th, 2022
The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 every year since 1965. This six-month period was chosen by the National Hurricane Center because it accounts for 97% of all Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Research Division. Atlantic Hurricane season impacts all of […]
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Summer Home Prep in 5 Steps
June 21st, 2022
Happy 1st Day of Summer! With a new season, comes new - and important - home tips. These tips will help lower cooling costs, prevent hot-weather mishaps and make sure you and your family are prepared for the hot weather. Summer is a time to embrace the heat or hide away from it in the […]
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The Philadelphia Contributionship: A New Startup 270 Years Ago
May 14th, 2022
Two hundred and seventy years ago on Friday, February 4, 1752, Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette posted the following notice, alerting Philadelphians to a new opportunity: The subscribers to the articles of insurance of houses from fire, in and near the city of Philadelphia, are desired to meet on Saturday next, at three a clock in the […]
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Top Workplaces: 2022
April 26th, 2022
We are very pleased to announce that once again, The Philadelphia Contributionship has been named as one of the Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia area! After the last few years of changes, rules and regulations, remote vs. in-person, we are thrilled that we are still able to provide an exceptional workplace for our incredible employees. […]