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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

Basics of a Hurricane Deductible Hurricane season is upon us, and now is a good time for homeowners to become familiar with how their insurance protects their property. Many homeowners don’t realize that a hurricane, tropical storm, or even a windstorm can bump up your standard home insurance deductible by thousands of dollars. Do youRead more

Renters Insurance Covers More Than Just Your Belongings  All too often we hear clients believe that renters insurance is just for belongings. More often than not, renters believe that they don’t have that many belongings or not enough high-value items to warrant securing renters insurance. However, renters insurance in CT provides benefits for more thanRead more

Storm Preparation Tips  Light spring showers can be good for us. They help our gardens to flourish and our grass to grow green. However, when spring rain turns into heavy rainfall and storms, there could be cause for concern. Rainstorms and high winds can wreak havoc for any homeowner, so it’s wise to know whatRead more

Protective Smart Home Security The smartphones we carry around in our pockets are powerful tools that make life easier, and every advancement in technology enhances their impressive capabilities. The next big step forward for this type of ‘smart’ technology is into our homes. Smart home technology allows our properties to become safer and helps toRead more

What You Should Know About Condo Insurance As a condo owner, you do what you can to protect your investment. This should include purchasing the right condo insurance in CT. Your condo association’s master policy, or HOA policy, will cover damage to your condo building, grounds, and other external features. Your condominium policy, therefore, needsRead more