What’s a Home Inventory, and Why Do I Need One?

Posted: August 29, 2024

What if you were asked to make a list of everything inside your home from memory? Chances are, you’d end up forgetting a thing or two... right? Well, if you ever have to file a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or major disaster, you could be asked to do just that. That’s why you need a home inventory. A home inventory is exactly what...

What is a Peril on Homeowners Insurance?

Posted: August 26, 2024

While you may be familiar with the obvious need for homeowners' insurance, the finer details and definitions of your coverage may be less clear. Take insurance peril, for example. Even long-time policyholders may be unfamiliar with the term or confused with other concepts. So, what are perils, how are they related to risks or hazards, and why are they important to understand? What Does Peril...

Equipment Breakdown Coverage for Your Home, Do You Need It?

Posted: August 19, 2024

Our homes are where we grow our families and shape our lives. Naturally, you do a lot to protect your home, from choosing only the best contractors for those home improvements to selecting the right homeowners policy. You care for it, do all the right upkeep and maintenance to keep it looking its very best. Unfortunately, even the most well-maintained homes can suffer from a...

Ladder Safety Tips: How to Choose the Right Ladder and Climb it Safely

Posted: August 14, 2024

When it comes to home maintenance, not every task happens at eye level. So whether you’re changing a light bulb or cleaning your gutters, a ladder is often needed to bring your project within reach. You may not think of these jobs as particularly dangerous, but there’s risk involved any time you leave the ground – even if it's only a few feet. In fact, according to...

Does Homeowners' Insurance Cover Plumbing Problems?

Posted: July 31, 2024

When something goes catastrophically wrong in your plumbing system, it can lead to one soggy and expensive mess. Standing in that mess can leave you wondering, does my homeowners' insurance cover this? The answer is, unfortunately, not a very simple one, as it can vary depending on the situation at hand. So, What is Usually Covered? Homeowners insurance is designed to protect you and your...