by Steve Burgess | Jun 22, 2021 | Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are scammers who prey on those emotions and take advantage...
by Steve Burgess | Jun 15, 2021 | Home Owners Insurance, Insurance, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Jewelry and watches have a strong appeal to many people. They can represent sentiment, personal adornment, private assets, family heirlooms and collectible works of art. Because of their unique value, jewelry worn today should be preserved for tomorrow. Consider the...
by Steve Burgess | Jun 8, 2021 | Home Owners Insurance, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Test the water regularly to help maintain a chemical balance in your pool. While Southerners may enjoy swimming year-round, most Americans are limited to a summer pool season – and that means pool chemical season, too. Swimming is the fifth most popular leisure...
by Steve Burgess | Jun 1, 2021 | Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Growing up, I loved reading the tale of “The Three Little Pigs,” never thinking much of how the story – credited to James Halliwell-Phillipps in the late 1800s – could ever relate to my adult life. As an occupational hazard, I often think now of the second little pig:...
by Steve Burgess | May 18, 2021 | Natural Disasters, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Having a disaster plan is critical to keeping your animal companions safe. And horses require extra consideration because of their size and specific transportation needs. In an emergency you may not have much time to safely evacuate your animals, so advance...
by Steve Burgess | May 11, 2021 | Tips for Business Owners, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Job seekers, beware of scammers out to defraud victims at your most vulnerable. Watch for some common warning signs that a job posting may be a scam: The job description is vagueThe pay seems too high for the positionThe ad directs you to a non-business email...