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Sample Scenario: The home you bought because of the location and because it wasn’t in a high-risk flood zone, is suddenly deluged with 5+ feet of water. What would you do? That is exactly what happened to homeowners and … Read More

Hold onto your hats – Your home insurance rates will likely be going up after a year of destructive North Texas storms. Before you think you are safe because you haven’t made a claim in the … Read More

You might be wondering what your credit score has to do with your home insurance premiums. You call for a home insurance quote and your agent tells you they need your social security number to pull … Read More

Are fire pits covered by my homeowner’s insurance policy? There is something nostalgic about sitting around a fire with friends and family toasting marshmallows and eating s’mores! In fact, some of your fondest memories may come … Read More

Here’s a sample scenario: Imagine you just invested $30,000 in a solar panel system for your home. After all, who doesn’t like benefits like these: Saving money on their electricity bill Selling electricity back to the … Read More

Welcome to part three of the series: “Will your home be protected from these Natural Disasters?” In part 1 we addressed hurricanes and in part 2 we discussed tornadoes and hailstorms. Today, in part 3 we … Read More

Part 2: Tornadoes and hailstorms In our last article, we addressed the question “Will my home be protected from hurricanes? In that article, we discussed hurricanes and the lessons that will prevent us from suffering an … Read More

Part 1: Hurricanes Natural disasters. These words can send shivers down your spine. It seems like every day we hear about another natural disaster as they seem to rise to Biblical proportions: hurricanes, tropical storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, … Read More

How surprised will you be when you see an insurance drone circling your Texas home? Here is the thing: insurance companies paid out billions of dollars worth of hail & storm insurance claims so far this … Read More

Should you file a roof hail damage claim after a storm? Maybe, but it is important to note not all damage merits a claim. So what should you do if you suspect you have roof hail … Read More

We don’t have to tell you how dangerous a lightning storm can be. Downright scary! Lightning strikes can cause home fires. Another potential lightning threat is blowing up all of your electronic equipment. Just suppose your … Read More

You might be surprised how many flammable products you keep in your home and garage. The following can ignite or explode if stored improperly: fuels like kerosene, oil, and gas solvents like benzene cleaning agents thinners … Read More

Let’s face it, swimming pools are fun. The idea of kicking back and relaxing while you float around your pool is inviting, isn’t it? Some of our best memories of growing up revolve around being in our … Read More

Having a washer and dryer in your home is definitely a modern convenience. It’s certainly better than beating laundry on a rock down by the river, isn’t it? While doing laundry at home can be a blessing, … Read More

When you think about tornadoes, what visual image pops up in your mind? Perhaps you think back to the Wizard of Oz where the tornado picks up Dorothy’s house and tosses it into the land of … Read More

Did you know that a GFCI outlet can save your life? Q: What happens when you mix electricity and water? A: Nerve and tissue damage, burns, gangrene, and death. Is it really that serious? Yes it … Read More

Imagine a lightning bolt strikes within a few hundred feet of your home and sends an electrical surge of up to 1 billion volts through your electrical system. What do you think would happen? FZZZZZZZT!

Your water heater is one of those appliances that you don’t think about until you have no hot water or you have a 60-gallon flood in your basement! Like all appliances, your hot water heater needs … Read More

Do you make these common carbon monoxide poisoning mistakes? Who’s ready to take a quick carbon monoxide test? Here’s your 2-question carbon monoxide test: True or false? You can SEE carbon monoxide. T/ F You can SMELL … Read More

*Updated on July 18, 2017. When it’s hot and muggy outside, we become truly thankful for air conditioner systems! It’s hard to imagine what life was like before they invented AC. When it’s 98 degrees in … Read More