Fire pits and home insurance

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 from sitting around a fire.

It is no wonder then that fire pits have become very popular in recent years.

This fact raises a few questions:

  • Is my outdoor fire pit covered by my home insurance policy?
  • Does it matter what kind of fire pit I have?

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solar panels

Will home insurance cover my solar panels?

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:

But, what about high winds and hurricanes that can rip the roof off your home, taking your solar panels with it? Whether you live off the coast of Florida, Texas, North Carolina, or Georgia, you know what we’re talking about. 150 mph winds can RIP and WRENCH a solar system off of a roof off in moments. Then, when the winds subside and the dust settles, you are then left with the question: Will my home insurance cover my solar panel system?

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Save on Energy Costs This Winter

Winter officially begins in just over a month, but winter weather is already here! With temperates in the 40s the last few days, you’ve probably already started turning on the heater, pulling out the blankets and dreading the increase in your upcoming energy bills.

By reducing your energy use this winter, you can, in turn, lower your energy bills

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Tornadoes and Hailstorms

Tornadoes and hailstorms: Will your home be protected?

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 unnecessary loss. In today’s discussion, we will address tornadoes and hailstorms.

Quick question before we begin: Do you think that you will be protected with your current home insurance policy in the case of a tornado or hail storm? Let’s find out together:

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Hurricanes: Will your home be protected?

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, etc.

As a homeowner, just because you may have home insurance, it doesn’t mean you will necessarily be covered in the case of a natural disaster with your current policy. You may be wondering, “How can that be?” Well, let’s find out together as we look at the most common natural disasters that hit the United States each year.

Will your homeowners protect you from Hurricanes?

Normally when you think of hurricanes you think of coastal towns like Galveston, Texas. The facts are though that hurricane winds can cause damage to cities that may normally not be prone to hurricane damage. For example, all you have to say is the name “Sandy” and now you have New York and New Jersey paying close attention too.

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Home Insurance Drones Encircle Texas

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 year. For example, here are some of the claims in Texas:

  • San Antonio got hammered with grapefruit-sized hailstones up to 4.5 inches in diameter that knocked out windows.
  • Wylie, Texas, was hard hit with softball-sized hail that shattered car and home windows.
  • The Dallas-Fort Worth metro has been hit with thunderstorms that produced hail to the size of golf balls and tennis balls.

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Lightning and your electronic equipment

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 new $4,000 TV was hit by lightning.

Poof! Your TV is gone in a microsecond. Can this really happen? Most definitely, yes! Lightning and sensitive electronic equipment do not mix!

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flammable products

Do you have a fire bomb hiding in your closet?

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
  • adhesives
  • paints
  • propane

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