Stuff to Store? Read These Self-Storage Tips
Posted: March 16, 2017
If you’re like me, you sometimes look around and wonder, “How did I accumulate all this stuff?!” Thankfully, we’re not alone. Nearly 11 million households have items in a storage unit. That represents a 65 percent increase from 10 years ago. Whether you’re about to get married and combine households, a parent looking to free up space or a retiree looking to downsize, a...
All That Glitters
Posted: February 6, 2017
For many people, jewelry isn’t just something that looks pretty—it has real sentimental value. Maybe it’s your class ring, or your grandmother’s pearl necklace. Maybe it’s the antique wedding ring your husband gave you when he proposed on bended knee, or maybe a killer diamond tennis bracelet you bought just because. Whatever your jewelry means to you, it’s important to protect these financial and emotional...
Protecting your Home Equipment: A Primer
Posted: January 12, 2017
It seems to be a rule of the universe that the more inconvenient it is to be without your (fill in the blank), the more likely it is that your (fill in the blank) will break down. Sometimes stuff breaks no matter how well you take care of it. But there are some basic things you can do to minimize the chance that there’s no...
Electrical Issues Top the List of Fire Causes
Posted: December 28, 2016
In 2015, electrical issues claimed the top spot in the annual list of fire origins based on statistical data gathered by our partner Grinnell Mutual’s Special Investigations. Of the 654 new investigations in 2015, 39 percent of determined fires were electrical, with combustibles placed near heat sources coming in at 21 percent, and incendiaries at 18 percent. Other noted fire catalysts included natural causes (6 percent),...
We Wish You a Fire-free Holiday Season!
Posted: December 23, 2016
To add warmth to your home during the holiday season, you might start a fire, light a candle, or plug in the twinkle lights on a Christmas tree. Keep safe and warm by the fire Fireplaces are so inviting, but can be so dangerous when people and objects are crammed around the open flame. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), placing items such...