Homeowner Articles
6 Common Winter Home Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Harsh winter weather—including below-freezing temps, high winds, and ice and snow storms—can cause thousands of dollars in damage to both the exterior and interior of your home. Fortunately, you’re not…
Winter Driving Safety Tips
If you started to allow 10 times more distance to stop your vehicle, you’d probably be the most cautious driver in history. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that stopping…
Protect Your Home or Business from Rain Damage
Your home or commercial building is insured against rain and rain damage, right? If the roof leaks or the rain causes water damage for some other reason, most owners assume…
City Building Owners Insurance: Celebrating 45 Years of Service and Support
From a telephone on a dining room table to one of the largest specialty insurance brokers in New York City, the insurance agency founded as Stuart E. Cohen Ltd. has…
6 Signs You Need a New Insurance Agent
Change is hard. Whether you’re considering a new insurance agent or a new hairstylist, it’s usually easier to stick with the one you have. But the one you have might…
Common Plumbing Problems and How to Deal with Them
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. Plumbing-related issues are some of the most dreaded problems of home and building owners. Though…
What You Need to Know about Storms and Tree Damage
From summer thunderstorms to tropical storms and hurricanes, Mother Nature has a way of keeping us on our toes—indoors and hoping the power stays on. Trees often provide the most…
Considerations for Finishing a New York City Basement or Cellar
While finishing a basement can expand a home’s living space, this home improvement project carries additional considerations in the five boroughs. Other blog posts address New York City requirements for basement…
Tips from the NYPD to Protect Yourself and Your Property
The New York Police Department recently released a 28-page collection of safety tips to protect yourself and your property. The complete booklet can be downloaded here. We’ve featured some of…
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that can invade almost any home or vehicle without warning. Every year, according to the Centers…