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What Is Guaranteed Replacement Cost?

Posted: October 11, 2019

There are few things in life worse than losing your home to fire or a natural disaster. Except, that is, discovering in the aftermath that you don’t have enough homeowners insurance coverage to rebuild the house back to the way it was before trouble struck. If you get guaranteed replacement cost coverage, that is unlikely to happen. Why? Because guaranteed replacement cost will pay for...

Bat In Your House? Here’s How To Get It Out.

Posted: October 9, 2019

You’re watching TV or making dinner when you hear the flapping of wings. Imagine your surprise when you discover it’s not a bird, but a bat that’s found its way into your home! Nobody likes uninvited guests. But compared to common pests like flies, ants, or mice, a flying bat circling above you is universally spooky. That’s because these winged creatures have developed a reputation as disease-carrying...

7 Tips For Developing Your Family’s Fire Escape Plan

Posted: October 3, 2019

During a house fire, every second counts. That’s why it’s important for you and your family to be prepared. A recent study by the American Red Cross found that many homeowners are both overconfident and underprepared when it comes to fire safety. While 80% of those surveyed thought everyone in their house knows what to do if a fire breaks out, less than half had...

What To Know Before Trading In Your Car

Posted: October 2, 2019

There’s nothing better than that new car feeling. But before you drive your new ride off the lot, you often have to decide what to do with the car in your driveway. When it comes to getting rid of a used car, you have two options: selling it yourself or trading it in. (If money isn’t an issue, cars also make great charitable donations.) There...

Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep With The Door Closed