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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

Just imagine the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill this summer. Mmmmm….. Smell that? Nothing beats a good old fashioned cook out! Unfortunately, each year about 5,700 grill fires take place on patios and back yards just … Read More

If you are looking for a security system for your apartment or rented home, then listen closely. You already now the importance of having a monitored burglar alarm. Thieves will literally pass by your place to find an easier apartment … Read More

Did you know that roof inspections help you save on your homeowners insurance? As we have discussed on insurancehub.com before, preventive maintenance is the key to protecting the investment of your house. Your roof can be compared … Read More

Is there anything you can do to prevent lightning storm fires? Think back to when you were a kid. What did you do when you heard thunder and saw lightning fill up the sky? Hide under the covers? Run to your … Read More

Want to learn a trick to turn your burglar alarm into a fire alarm system? Before we tell you, you might be wondering why you would need a fire alarm system in your home. Here are a few fire … Read More

Fire has captured the imagination of men since the beginning of civilization. Combine that with the curiosity of a child and you have a deadly combination. How deadly? Between the years 2007 and 2011, an average of 7,100 home … Read More