Have you ever been kept awake at night because you’re worried about something happening to your home? The possibilities are endless – fire, burglary, flooding, lightning. Your home is, well, your home. If something were to happen to your house, it would be devastating. It’s no wonder you have a hard time sleeping if you’re dwelling on the things that could go wrong.
But the good news is that homeowner’s insurance will be there for you. With a great home insurance policy, you can sleep well knowing that your home and belongings are covered if you’re hit with a catastrophe. A homeowner’s policy covers and protects you from a multitude of disasters, so even though you can’t predict the future, you know you’ll be protected from whatever life can throw at you.
We know that your home and your family are unique, so you need a personalized insurance policy to fit your needs. InsuranceHub would be happy to help with that. We can help you identify your risks and make sure you’re covered. We want to keep you and your family protected from anything that could come your way.
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!
The following can ignite or explode if stored improperly:
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 backyard pool with friends and family.
However, there is a dark side to pool ownership that few care to think about. Did you know that about 300 children under age 5 drown in their backyard swimming pools? The sad truth is that it only takes a second for a child to slip under the water to drown before anyone notices what has happened. This raises an important question:
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, did you know that it carries potential dangers too? Here is the thing: in the recent year, there were an estimated 16,800 reported U.S. home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines. Sadly, there were 51 civilian deaths and 380 civilian injuries. The insurance companies sent out claims checks for almost $236 million for repairing direct property damage as a result of clothes dryer fires.
Yellow, green, red explosions in the sky captivate the minds and hearts of millions each holiday weekend. As fun as they are to watch, fireworks can pose a great danger to you, your children, and your home. In what way? Let’s talk about that.
Perhaps you think back to the Wizard of Oz where the tornado picks up Dorothy’s house and tosses it into the land of the munchkins? Tornadoes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces in nature. Here’s some advice on how to prepare for a tornado and what to do if you’re caught in a twister’s path.
That raises a few questions:
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 is.
That is why the installation of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles is mandatory in homes today. In fact, did you know that before the installation of GFCIs were mandatory, nearly 800 people died annually from household electrocutions? Today, less than 200 people die annually from household electrocutions.
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Like all appliances, your hot water heater needs some TLC once in a while. In this article, we will look at some of the potential areas of concern for you to include in your annual water heater checkup. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this yourself call a licensed plumber in your neighborhood. Ask yourself: What kind of hot water heater do you have? Is it electric or gas? Pay attention to the tips that are pertaining to your type of water heater.
Do you make these common carbon monoxide poisoning mistakes? Who’s ready to take a quick carbon monoxide test?