Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2013, costing more than $483 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, the nation’s largest writer of homeowners insurance. The industry research organization reported that the number of dog bite claims nationwide increased 5.5 […]
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If your key breaks off in the lock, would you know what to do? Calling a locksmith could burn unnecessary money. Instead, if you can’t pull out the blade end of the key with your fingers, try using one of the following techniques. Pliers Spray penetrating oil into the keyhole for lubrication. Insert a […]
Read MoreCommuting to work in heavy traffic is enough to steam even the calmest of drivers. And with 130 million American workers sharing the roads each day, it can be tough to stay relaxed behind the wheel. However, finding ways to chill out while driving helps you stay road safe and also protects your health by […]
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As is the case with homes, a burglar breaking into a condo is looking for an easy target. It only takes a few simple steps to beef up your security, which will hopefully cause any would-be thieves to move on to another unit or complex. What are these steps? Live high up: If you have […]
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Last year saw the highest sales volume in the automotive industry since 2007, selling 15.6 million vehicles. This sales spike is largely attributed to the rebound of the housing market, and sales are expected to continue to grow this year as well. The current list of the top 20 most popular cars, split between domestic […]
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A typical renters insurance policy covers property damage and liability claims up to a limit. However your precious belongings may not be covered. Contents insurance can help with that, especially if you possess items that are worth more than your renter’s policy or if you own rare items that are not included in your policy. […]
Read More Your renter’s insurance covers property damage and liability claims up to a limit, but what about your valued assets that aren’t covered? Whether you own items of more worth than your renter’s policy or you own unique items that are excluded from your policy, contents insurance may be the answer for you. Extra contents insurance […]
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The kitchen is the leading culprit of home fires. In fact, in 2012, cooking fires accounted for over 150,000 home fires and over $790 million in resulting damages. However, most of these fires are the result of inattentiveness, which means that they are easy to prevent by paying closer attention while using cooking appliances. Safety […]
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With today’s high gas prices, many people are looking for ways to achieve better fuel efficiency to get the most out of their cars. Below are some tips on how to be smarter about your gas usage so you can save money: Drive as smoothly as possible. Hard accelerating or braking burns up fuel and […]
Read MoreST. GEORGE — The total number of storage shed burglary calls received by the St. George 911 Communication Center nearly doubled from seven reports to 13 reports from October to December. The trend hasn’t slowed so far in 2014 after 12 reports of storage shed burglaries and two possible storage burglaries were reported in the […]
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