Category: Home Tips
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Getting the Outside of Your Home Ready for Fall
October 30th, 2020
Sweater weather is finally here — are you and your home ready? Seasons change and so do our activities. Instead of Jersey shore trips with bathing suits and lemonade we are now wearing sweaters and drinking hot chocolate. But did you know that your home also needs a season change as well? Some basic seasonal […]
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Summer Home Tips: How to Protect Your Home During Storm Season
July 29th, 2020
Summer 2020 might be looking a little different with COVID-19, but the global pandemic has not stopped the summer weather and summer storms. With so much going on in our world it can be easy to forget about and ultimately be unprepared for the alarming and unpredictable summer storms. Did you know? The Spring and […]
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4 Steps to Protect You & Your Home from Hurricanes
September 15th, 2018
1) Be prepared—even if you’re not in the Hurricane's exact path. Assess your insurance coverage to see if you are covered for wind and flood-caused damage. Reach out to your insurance agent if needed. 2) Prep the outside of your home. Cover up all windows and make sure all outside loose or lightweight objects are brought […]
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4 Things to Do After a Windstorm
March 9th, 2018
As March begins, it's easy to think spring is just around the corner -- that is, until it snows again. You never know when you could be hit with a last minute snow storm. This past week, the northeast was hit with a rough round of snow, rain, and strong gusting winds -- with more […]
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10 Tips For Dryer Fire Prevention
February 16th, 2018
Did you know? According to the National Fire Prevention Association, from 2010-2014, dryer fires accounted for nearly 16,000 home fires. Annually, these fires resulted in $238 million in property damages and loss. There are several simple tips to keep in mind when using your washer and dryer to help you and your family prevent a […]
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5 Winter Driving Safety Tips
January 26th, 2018
As winter weather continues to hit us hard here in the Northeast, we need to be more conscious of our driving habits than ever. Here are 5 winter driving safety tips to keep in mind the next time a storm hits. If you do not have to leave your home during harsh winter weather, it […]
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10 Tips for Preventing Winter Home Fires
January 18th, 2018
The months from December to February are peak months for house fires, with the number of fires increasing significantly between December and January. According to the Red Cross, fires can occur at any time, but spike on Saturdays and Sundays between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. As you and your family use the fireplace, space heaters, […]