Since today is tax day, it seemed as good a time as any to talk about spring cleaning. I mean, weve all filed those returns, March Madness is over, and the weather is gorgeous -- so theres no more excuses for not getting the cleaning done! We know how daunting spring cleaning can be, and were here to help! Heres a list of items that should be on everyones spring cleaning to-do: 1. Change the furnace filter: Just because youre not running the heat, doesnt mean you shouldnt change your f...

With spring cleaning in full force, you probably have piles of stuff thats ready to be dropped off at the nearest Goodwill. So -- lets discuss charitable donations. By definition, a charitable donation is a gift made by an individual or an organization to a nonprofit organization, charity or private foundation. Charitable donations are most commonly in the form of cash, but can also be motor vehicles, clothing and other assets (AKA, your old "stuff"). If youve donated to Goodwill befo...

Flip phones, first-generation iPods, tube TVs -- what do these things have in common? Well, for one: theyre old. Obsolete as far as technology is concerned. And, two: you probably have one or more of these things just sitting around, collecting dust and taking up space. So, in the spirit of Earth Day -- and the spring cleaning checklist, of course -- today we are talking about what to do with your old electronic stuff. 1. Recycle You cant just throw old electronics away -- you have to...

Ok, ok -- last "spring cleaning" post for awhile. Todays topic: stuff you should do to "spring clean" the outside of your house. Because, from an insurance agents perspective, this stuff matters! Not to mention, a well-kept lawn just looks nice (hello: curb appeal!). 1. Mow your lawn. Mowing will force you to pick up loose sticks and branches -- which, if youre noticing lots of dead branches in a particular area, you might need to do some pruning. Dead branches arent just unsightly; theyre al...

Happy Spring! With Sunday marking the first official day of spring, we naturally got to thinking about spring cleaning. Since we recently outlined all things tax-related, we felt it only appropriate to start with ways to spring clean your wallet. (You know, that catch-all for paper receipts, membership cards, pictures and spare change.) 1. Ditch the Social Security Card If your social security card is in your wallet, remove it immediately. Not only is it unnecessary, but if someone ...

Spring time often means strong storms, often causing damage to your home!  Please take a quick minute to read this high-level summary of information about storms, and how your policy could affect your claims outcome!  Even if you are not one of our clients, please take some time to read this, it could apply to your homeowner’s policy too. Reporting a Weather Related Claim Several companies have shortened the timeline in which you can file claims for windstorm and hail even...