Good Firewood... The key to successful wood burning Whether you burn wood in a fireplace, stove or furnace, good quality firewood is the key to convenience, efficiency and safety. Wet wood and pieces that are not the right size and…
Keeping pet safe in extreme weather No matter where you live in the country, you’ve most likely experienced one kind of extreme weather or another. The southwest frequently suffers under an onslaught of heat, the northeast battles cold snaps that…
Lightning safety: 10 myths—and the facts To stay safe in a storm, know the truth about lightning dangers “When thunder roars, go indoors!” is a truism that actually holds up. But much of what we think we know about lightning…
5 common winter illnesses for pets Just like humans, animals are prone to getting sick in the cold winter months. Below are five of the most common illnesses, what you can do to prevent them, and the best course of treatment…
Unclaimed life insurance benefits 5 reasons your life insurance benefits might go unclaimed Sometimes life insurance benefits are left unclaimed after a policyholder dies. This is an unfortunate problem under any circumstances, but especially now, when many people are struggling…
Workers Compensation Insurance What Is Workers Compensation Insurance? Employers are legally obligated to take reasonable care to assure that their workplaces are safe. Nevertheless, accidents happen. When they do, workers compensation insurance provides coverage. Workers compensation insurance serves two purposes:…
Insurance terms, explained Med Pay? PIP? Dec pages? Insurance terms, explained With all kinds of different coverages for all kinds of different needs, insurance can be very confusing. And to make it even more challenging, at times it probably seems…
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6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Second Home As a seasoned homeowner, you’ve been paying off your mortgage and are now considering buying a second home – a place you can retreat to on vacation, an investment…
Understanding the insurance claims payment process How are you paid? Who gets the check? Do you need to replace items immediately? Learn here. After a disaster, you want to get back to normal as soon as possible, and your insurance…
