by Steve Burgess | Jan 19, 2021 | Commercial, Tips for Business Owners, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Cobblestone or interlocking paver driveways or sidewalks can be an attractive addition to your property, providing an architectural element not possible with cement or blacktop; however, cobblestone features may require additional maintenance. Perhaps more than...
by Steve Burgess | Jan 5, 2021 | Insurance, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
They say that homes that experience one water loss are likely to experience more. After experiencing two separate water heater leaks in our home while my family was away on vacation, I guess it’s true. THE FLOOD The first incident involved an older water heater, which...
by Steve Burgess | Dec 16, 2020 | Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
In both our business and personal lives, risk is unavoidable. But accepting risk needn’t be “all or nothing.” You have options for mitigating an identified risk, and the same principles you might use in assessing a business risk can be used in your personal life....
by Steve Burgess | Dec 8, 2020 | Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Building a new home or considering a major renovation of your existing home? Consider installing or retrofitting with a fire sprinkler system. Sprinklers save lives. One of the most significant threats to your home, its contents and those living there is a fire. Fire...
by Steve Burgess | Dec 1, 2020 | Home Owners Insurance, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
Why has almost every insurance company taken a stance against Federal Pacific Stab-Lok circuit breakers? Short answer: They are known for starting fires. But you can protect your property from a potential loss by identifying whether your facility has Stab-Lok panels...
by Steve Burgess | Nov 24, 2020 | Home Owners Insurance, Tips for Homeowners, Uncategorized
As temperatures drop and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, now is a good time to prepare for the winter chill and to be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather. MAKE AN EMERGENCY KIT Build your home emergency kit or make sure your...