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Fall Home Maintenance Tips
- September 21, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Personal
No CommentsWhile spring is a common time for many homeowners to spend some extra attention on upkeep and maintenance, autumn is just as critical a season for preparing your home to withstand the potentially harsh winter weather and temperature conditions that may await you. By making maintenance part of your annual fall routine you can identify
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When Lightning Strikes, Is Your Home Safe?
- July 25, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Personal
Lightning strikes can be a threat to both property and public safety, causing nearly $1 billion in property damage in the United States each year and claiming dozens of lives. Although summer is the most likely time for lightning, it can strike anytime there is a thunderstorm. Lightning generates intense heat that can surge through
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Happy Valentine’s Day
- February 14, 2017
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Personal
It’s Valentine’s Day, and thoughts of people everywhere turn to … jewelry. About one of four Americans buys jewelry, spending $2,000 per year on average, and industry experts expect jewelry sales to grow by at least 5% annually through 2025. Those who don’t buy shiny things for Valentine’s Day may prefer other types of valuables,
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Sewer backup or overflow: Do You Know the Difference?
- December 21, 2016
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Business Insurance Lines, Homeowners
What’s the difference between a sewer backup and a plumbing system overflow? A great deal of rain can overtax the sewer systems. This can cause water to flow backward through a property owner’s lateral pipes, through the drain, and into the basement. When water outside the insured’s plumbing system flows backward through the plumbing into
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Holiday Decorating Safety
- December 16, 2016
- Posted by: Tess Siemon
- Category: Homeowners, Miscellaneous, Personal
For many, the winter holidays are a time of joy, celebration and tradition. Decorating your home, yard or office is a fun, festive way to celebrate the season. A little planning can help you enjoy your display all season long. Following are some tips from Travelers Risk Consultants to help keep your family and friends