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Learn To Use Your Fire Pit Safely
Fire Pit Safety Tips
On a cool evening, gathering around a fire in your back yard can be a fun activity, but making sure that you're using your fire pit safely can mean the difference between an enjoyable night and a dangerous situation. Read on to learn some safety tips before, during and after you light that crackling fire
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Be Sure Your Vacation Home Is Covered
Insuring Your Vacation Home
If you've invested your hard-earned money in a vacation home, you'll want to be sure that it is protected from any unforeseen damage. Learn more about why you should be sure that your vacation home is protected, in addition to factors that might influence the cost of your insurance
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Getting Your Vacation Home Ready For The Off Season
Prepping Your Vacation Home
If you own a vacation home, taking the time to get it ready at both the beginning and end of the season can be crucial to avoiding costly damage. Learn more about how to keep your vacation home safe by following the tips below
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Learn More About The Dangers Of Carbon Monoxide
Protect Yourself From Carbon Monoxide
Commonly known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that is released when fuels like wood, kerosene, coal, propane and natural gas are burned. As a homeowner, it's important to understand the dangers of carbon monoxide (also referred to as CO). Read on to learn more about carbon monoxide and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from a potentially deadly situation
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Prevent Sewer Backups In Your Home
Tips to Prevent Sewer Backups
When heavy rains fall, especially in the spring and summer months, homeowners might be most concerned with issues like a leaking roof or overflowing gutters. Sewer backups, although not as common, can often accompany heavy rains, and can easily cause thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls and even furniture. Learn more about what causes sewer backups, as well as how you can protect against this type of damage in your home
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Unoccupied Home Insurance Coverage
Vacant/Unoccupied Home Insurance: Do I Need It?
There are a number of scenarios where you might find your home empty for a certain period of time, and it's important to make sure you have the protection you need in the event of unexpected damage. Learn the difference between a vacant and unoccupied home, scenarios where additional coverage might be necessary and why you might want to consider purchasing this coverage
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Summer Power Outage Tips
What You Should Do During a Summer Power Outage
Regardless of the time of year, a power outage can be a major hassle for homeowners. And although winter power outages can be more concerning, summer power outages can be unpleasant as well. Make sure you know what to do in the event that the power goes out during the hot summer months
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