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,...
Even Renters Need To Protect Their Homes
Posted: August 23, 2017
Even Renters Need To Protect Their HomesEven Renters Need to Protect Their Homes It may not be a house, but your apartment is still a home filled with memories and all that cool stuff you’ve spent a lifetime collecting. The best way to be financially protected is with Tennessee renter’s insurance. Your landlord’s insurance should cover any structural damage that might occur, but it won’t cover your personal things. Most importantly,...
Don't Get Hammered By Hail!
Posted: July 21, 2017
Don't Get Hammered By Hail!You might be surprised to learn that hailstones can tear up your roof, destroy the finish on your vehicles, and possibly cause problems to your home that lead to water damage. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) states: “More than 75 percent of U.S. cities will experience at least one hailstorm each year.” If you find yourself in the situation where you...
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...
Driving Tips To Stay Safe During Your Summer Vacation
Posted: May 15, 2017
Driving Tips To Stay Safe During Your Summer VacationLonger days, warm, sunny weather, and roads free of snow and ice make summer the perfect time for vacation road trips. In fact, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) statistics reveal that more fatal traffic crashes occur over the summer months than over the winter months. Contributing factors to the increase in serious accidents during the summer include congested roads due to vacation travel with...