With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. As the song says, the living may be easy, but accidents can happen at any time. With just a…
Many people who don’t live in flood-prone areas assume that their homeowners’ insurance policy will protect them during storm season. For homeowners in the mid-Atlantic, especially the New York metropolitan area, that can be a dangerous (and potentially expensive) assumption…
How much homeowners insurance should you get? If you say, “I paid this much for my house, so that’s how much insurance I need,” you should know that how the market values your home differs dramatically from how an insurance…
May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it a good time to take a closer look at one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources of risk in residential properties: electrical systems. Electrical safety is a key part of fire prevention,…
Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households, with roughly 600,000 dogs in New York City alone. It’s no secret that many humans dote on their “fur babies,” but even pampered pets can nip under certain circumstances. Each…
After a particularly brutal winter, many homeowners here in the Northeast are discovering issues that weren’t visible just a few weeks ago—ice damage, moisture intrusion, and wear that quietly accumulated during the cold, snowy months. As temperatures rise and homes…
A slip, trip or fall can be minor, or it can result in serious injury and expensive medical bills. Each year, nearly eight million people are hospitalized because of falls, and more than 47,000 die as a result. Nationally, fall-related…
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 entirely at the mercy of Mother Nature. This article addresses…
Disposing of a Christmas tree is often one of the most daunting aspects of the post-holiday season. Fortunately, most municipalities try to make this chore as easy for residents as possible, and New York is no exception. If you live…
The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that at least 73 million people will travel at least 50 miles by car this Thanksgiving holiday. While this number includes an additional 1.6 million travelers due to recent airline challenges, it also reflects…