Don’t Blow It: Use Your Snow Blower Safely
The sound of the plow scraping its way down the road wakes you on a wintry morning. You prepare to dig out from last night’s snow, thankful for the snow blower in the garage. But while a snow blower or snow thrower can make quick work of clearing your driveway and sidewalk, it is not
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Landlord Insurance for Rental Properties
Considering renting out your home or investing in a small residential property with a couple of apartments to generate extra income? The notion may be intriguing, and becoming a landlord can be rewarding, but it’s a decision you’ll want to consider carefully to make sure your financial interests are protected. Consider this: your homeowners insurance typically won’t
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5 Tips for Moving on a Budget
Moving to a new place is certainly exciting, but it can also be stressful — and expensive. Once you factor in things like movers, packing materials, truck rentals, gas and more, the costs can creep into the hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars, for just a single move. Are you planning a move soon? Don’t want to
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Tips to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
CO is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of any carbon-containing material, including gasoline, natural gas, propane, coal or wood. CO is dangerous because it replaces oxygen in the blood and interferes with the transport of needed oxygen to cells in the body. Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips Many incidents involving carbon monoxide
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Winter Driving Safety Tips
When winter weather strikes, drivers face out-of-the-ordinary challenges when they get behind the wheel. Snow, slush or icy roads are involved in nearly one in four weather-related vehicle crashes.1 These conditions can make it harder for drivers to see, slow down and stop – all factors that can increase the chances of an accident. If you
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