Has it ever happened to you? You come home from a vacation or even simply come home from work after a long day and the kitchen or bathroom faucet won’t turn on. Or worse yet, you come home to water damage in your home. The...
The holidays are here and with that comes busy days, long nights, and all the festive activities that come along with the season. As you make room in your home for holiday lights and a Christmas tree (if that’s your sort of thing), read our...
Most of us have home or commercial building insurance that protects from a fire or flood. (If you do not, stop reading this article and find an insurance provider in your area and get insured!) These insurance policies are what ensures you get the financial...
After a home or business fire (and after you’ve filed an insurance claim) comes the work of restoring your property and rebuilding your life. At this point, you’ll begin to look at hiring contractors and providers to rebuild and repair your home or business. As you...
A disaster can strike at any time. A home or business fire or flood happens fast, leaving the victim(s) at a loss as to what to do next. No one wants to think about it, or even plan for it, but sometimes planning for a...
As you likely already know, the proper handling of your insurance claim process is paramount to your financial recovery. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with the insurance policy, understand your rights and responsibilities, and appraise and document all your losses to file your claim and...
Summer is in full swing, which means hotter temperatures, longer nights, and more social gatherings. And as you know, a big part of summer gatherings includes grilling out, be it with a gas or charcoal grill or even over an open fire. But with fire,...
The arrival of the summer season brings its own troubles―one being the uptick in summer storms. While tornadoes are common in the months of May and June, hurricane season runs June through November. But summer storms can occur all summer! With these high-wind storms comes...
You’ve just experienced a house fire that has destroyed everything. You’re likely thinking, “now what?” Well, the first steps are simple. If you haven’t already, call 911. Let your friends and family know that you’re safe and seek medical help if needed. Remember: stay out...
Replacement Cost VS. Actual Cash Value - What Does it Mean? Experiencing any type of catastrophic loss, no matter the size, can be beyond daunting and overwhelming. Whether your house has burnt to the ground and nothing remains, or your hot water tank flooded your basement,...