Uncontained fire can be devastating. A small flame can turn into a major fire in less than thirty seconds, and engulf an entire house in a matter of minutes. Quick action often makes the difference between a close call and a life-threatening situation. But did you know that water doesn’t put out all types of […]
April 22, 2019
Spring is here, and the weather couldn’t be better! We’ve already seen a glimpse of the summer foot traffic in town and BOY can it be hectic and downright dangerous at times – for drivers and pedestrians alike. We’re all pedestrians at times, whether we regularly take long walks or are just crossing from the […]
March 21, 2019
Of course nobody wants to spend an arm and a leg on their car insurance. Luckily, there are a LOT of ways to ensure you get a better rate! Here are twelve of the top ways to save money on your auto insurance premium – but perhaps the most important first step is shopping with […]
March 15, 2019
Your cozy office job might seem totally harmless – after all, it’s not like you’re out using power tools or chasing down criminals from 9 to 5. But desk jobs come with their own set of health risks, most starting so insidiously that you don’t catch them until the damage has already been done. Take […]
February 20, 2019
Most people think of California when they hear the word “earthquake,” but did you know that Washington State sits on an 800 mile-long fault line and experiences hundreds of earthquakes each year? Most are mild enough that they’re not felt by humans, but the fact is that it’s only a matter of time until a […]
January 24, 2019
This started as a post about how to keep spiders out of your home, and it turned into a whole lot more. We learned so much from our research on this topic that we just had to share it with you! Myth #1: Spiders sneak into your house in the fall to get out of […]
November 16, 2018
Summer is officially behind us, and there’s no denying that the days are steadily getting shorter. Over the course of the next few months, daily morning and evening commutes will be darker – and more dangerous. In fact, you’re three times more likely to be in a fatal crash at night, according to a study […]
October 16, 2018
Most people, thankfully, don’t have a lot of experience with getting in car accidents. The very nature of an “accident” means it’s unplanned and unexpected, which means it’s easy to get flustered at the scene and forget to take care of things that will help you with your insurance claim. That’s why we made this […]
September 17, 2018
For most adults, Medicare is one of those things you don’t pay much mind to until your 65th birthday creeps around the corner and you suddenly realize: you don’t know a thing about it! Signing up for a Medicare plan and choosing coverage options is an important and complex decision, and we highly recommend seeking […]
August 22, 2018
It’s wildfire season, and we’ve been living in a smoky haze for the past few days. It got us to thinking about some of the fire claims we’ve seen in the past – buildings being burned to the ground by rodents, for example – and we wanted to find out what kinds of everyday items […]
August 15, 2018