Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Landscaping?
Posted: October 31, 2017
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Landscaping?Your yard is an important part of your home and requires a great deal of time, effort, and money to maintain. Landscaping can suffer damage from fire, theft, and vandalism, just like the inside of your home. If you have worked hard and invested a lot of money to create a beautifully landscaped yard, you may be wondering whether homeowners insurance will cover your trees,...
Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer Months
Posted: July 20, 2017
Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer MonthsKeeping your home cool in the hot summer months can be as costly as keeping it warm in the wintertime. These energy-saving tips can help you minimize your electricity bill while staying cool and comfortable during the heat of the summer months: Set your thermostat to 78° or higher. This can lower your cooling bill by approximately 12%. While you are away from home, set...
Eleven tips to protect your campsite this summer from West Bend Insurance
Posted: July 17, 2017
Eleven tips to protect your campsite this summer from West Bend InsuranceCamping is a favorite past time enjoyed by many. Early morning walks, fishing, and making S’mores over the campfire can create many fond memories for your family. Have you ever returned to your campsite to find that thieves turned it upside down and stole your cooler, grill, or electronics? Unfortunately, if this has happened to you, fond memories can quickly diminish. Here are some tips...
Eleven simple tips for using your lawn mower safely
Posted: May 9, 2017
Eleven simple tips for using your lawn mower safelyHere are some great tips from our friends at West Bend on Safely Keeping Your Yard looking nice this summer. Please Mow with Care! While operating a lawn mower is a common task this time of year, it can be dangerous. Flying debris, moving and hot parts, and errors in judgment can quickly lead to serious injury. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 80,000...
What you must know about protecting your identity when traveling
Posted: March 24, 2017
What you must know about protecting your identity when travelingHere is some great travel tips from our friends at West Bend Mutual Insurance for all of your upcoming Spring Break Travels: If you live in a cold weather climate, spring break can be the highlight of your year. Traveling to a warmer climate for some rest, relaxation, and warm sun can be rejuvenating. Or maybe after years of dreaming and planning, you're finally taking the trip...