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Amid all the green lawns and manicured gardens of summer lies a grim statistic: Every year, while mowing the grass, cutting a branch, or power washing a deck, at least 100 people die and an estimated 143,000 are injured badly enough to require a trip to the emergency room. The injuries people suffer run theRead more

Summer is here and that means increased outside temperatures and consistently high humidity. However, if your A/C unit isn’t working properly, it can lead to more than mere discomfort. Ignoring regular maintenance can turn into costly repairs and replacement. Avoid that scenario by keeping your air conditioner in top shape. Here’s three reasons why weRead more

Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a home escape plan? Working smoke alarms andRead more

It’s finally the season when everything springs into action again — including you. Now’s the time to roll up your sleeves and take care of the things you’ve neglected during the winter months. You’ll want to ready your home for the impending summer weather.Spring cleaning is a good place to start, but the turn ofRead more

By Travelers Risk Control Backyard entertaining has gotten more elaborate in recent years. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the backyard season, and today’s playsets involve more than a simple set of swings and a slide. Whether backyard entertaining means spending time by the swimming pool or gathered around the grill, here are some safety tips to helpRead more

What Causes Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them Although icicles may look nice hanging off your house, they are a warning sign for potential problems. The same conditions that allow icicles to form also lead to ice dams. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roofRead more

Securing Connecticut Flood Insurance Of all the types of disasters that can occur across the States, flooding is ranked as number one. For residents in Connecticut, the risk of flooding is a serious risk. Unfortunately, it’s one that many overlook. With recent flood warnings and torrential rain occurring throughout the state, now is the timeRead more

Determine When to Clean the Chimney   Like most things in life, there is no one-size-fits-all rule for how often to clean your chimney. Many factors impact how often you should schedule a chimney sweep, including the age of the chimney and how often you use it. Now that the cold weather has come toRead more

How to Maintain and Care for Your Trees Whether you have a front or backyard full of lush greenery or just a few simple maple trees in your front yard, it is important to give your trees the proper care and attention they deserve to keep them strong and healthy. Now that fall is rightRead more

Insurance Coverage Your College Kid Needs Parents, even though you’ve thought of everything from textbooks to dorm furniture to electronics, you may be forgetting one important element your college kid needs: insurance. There’s a common misconception that college kids don’t need any insurance in Connecticut. However, as your child heads off to college, keep inRead more