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January 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023Ben Franklin: Inventions and Legacy
Benjamin Franklin wore many hats during his life: an ambassador, an author, a founding father, a printer, a postmaster, scientist. But perhaps most importantly, he was an inventor who dedicated his life to finding solutions to common problems and inventing new technologies. Benjamin Franklin is regarded as one of the most successful and popular inventions of our modern world, but he never did patent a single one of his inventions. Instead, he believed that his...
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December 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022Decorating for Christmas: Light Safety
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 serious safety hazard to both the inside and outside of your home. Common problems that come from decorating with string...
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December 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022Decorating for Christmas: Tree Safety
So many families now have adapted Christmas Trees to fit their traditions, their needs, and their different spaces. While many have switched to artificial trees or mini tinsel trees, a lot of families still choose to keep with tradition and pick a live tree. If this is something your family is doing this year, follow our safety tips to make sure you keep yourself, your family, and your home safe this Holiday Season!
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November 15, 2022Nov 15, 2022Flyreel FAQs
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 well protected in case of an unexpected loss.
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October 5, 2022Oct 5, 2022Fall is Here: How to Adjust to this Chilly Season
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 their home after Summer and repair any damages before the first frost of winter sets in. Use our easy tips...
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August 18, 2022Aug 18, 2022Grill Safety 101
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 understand that is does come with one large risk: house fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), grills...
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June 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022Vacation Home 101
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 of as you arrive and also some tips to make sure things remain secure at your primary residence while you’re...
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June 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022Hurricane Season: What to Know and how to Prepare Yourself
The official Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 every year since 1965. This year, forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, are predicting above-average hurricane activity this year — which would make it the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. Read more about how you can prepare and anticipate these summer storms.
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June 21, 2022Jun 21, 2022Summer Home Prep in 5 Steps
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 AC - either way you should enjoy your home, not sweat over it. So here are 5 tips that take...
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May 14, 2022May 14, 2022The Philadelphia Contributionship: A New Startup 270 Years Ago
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 afternoon, at the Court-house in order to agree on proper measures for carrying the same into immediate execution.
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