Keep Your Home Dry: 10 Water Damage Prevention Tips to Avoid Leaks and Flooding
From burst pipes to leaky roofs, the sources of water damage can vary, but the impact remains significant (and expensive). With the right steps, you can reduce the risk of water damage. Ultimately saving you time, money, and stress. Who doesn’t want that?
Cracking the Code: Deciphering Home Insurance Deductibles
When selecting a home insurance policy, you’ll encounter a pivotal choice: determining the deductible amount. Finding the right balance between a manageable deductible and affordable premiums can be difficult for some. That’s why we’re here.
Safety Tips for Your Outdoor Space: Preventing Accidents and Liability Claims
Before diving headfirst into gardening, barbeques, and outdoor fun – make sure your outdoor spaces are safe and secure to prevent accidents and liability claims.
Spring Home Maintenance: 10 Ways to Prevent Costly Repairs
As your home (and you) thaws out from the harsh winter months, it’s the perfect time to breathe new life into your home maintenance routine. Why? Because taking proactive measures now can help you avoid costly repairs later.
Preparing For and Preventing Wildfires
The threat of wildfires has ramped up in recent years, and you can never overprepare for fire related emergencies. From creating an evacuation plan to cleaning your gutters, here’s how to mitigate wildfire risk and protect yourself, your family, and your home.
Homeowners Insurance 101: What Is It
Homeowners insurance protects your home against covered losses. But are you familiar with the intricacies of it? Most of us don’t spend our spare time talking insurance. And that’s okay – it’s what we’re here for.
Spring Forward with Daylight Savings Time: 5 Tips Homeowners Need to Know
There’s more to this biannual time shuffle than just losing an hour of precious sleep. DST can impact our home and insurance needs.
12 Home Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Reading through insurance terms can feel like deciphering a secret code – we get it. Here’s 12 important insurance terms every homeowner should know. No cryptograms needed.
Benefits of Turning Your Home into a Smart Home
Smart home devices offer a ton of benefits, from improving security to saving energy and adding convenience to our daily routines. In other words, your home can be just as smart as you are (almost).
Homeowners Insurance 101: Named Insured
Policy changes, filing claims, and more. Here’s what you need to know and why you should double-check your policy to ensure all the right people are listed.
The Evolution of Home Insurance in America
The next time you adjust your smart thermostat or tell Alexa to turn on the lights, take a second and appreciate how far we’ve come since the Wild West Insurance days.
5 Tips for a Safe Super Bowl Party
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just in it for the commercials, it’s always fun to gather around with friends and family for the big game. But before you gear up, let’s touch on 5 safety tips.
Vacay Vibes: 8 Tips to Protect Your Home When You’re on Vacation
Whether you’re off to explore sandy beaches or conquer the mountains, the last thing you want to worry about is your home being burglarized. Here’s what to know.
Riding Out the Storm: Your Guide to Tornado Safety
Tornadoes are like the rockstars of severe weather – they can spin up out of nowhere and leave a trail of chaos behind. Here’s how you can prepare.
Protect Your Home from Costly Frozen Pipes
Make sure your pipes don’t turn into frosty sculptures this winter. Here’s what you can do to prevent frozen pipes and the expenses that come with it.
Enhance Your Home Safety in 2024: A Practical Guide
A new year means new goals. From adopting modern technologies to reinforcing structural elements, we’re laying out some practical steps to help protect your home.
10 Holiday Home Safety Tips
Heading into the Holidays, here’s how to make sure your home stays as secure as Santa’s workshop.
8 Ways to Ensure a Happy Holiday Season for Your Pets
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and that includes our beloved furry companions. Here’s how to keep your four-legged family members safe (and happy).
Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home
Batten down the hatches and shield your home from unexpected, and unwanted, winter blues with these tips.
Water Damage and Flood Insurance: What’s Covered
Water damage can be a real pain in the pipes. And a standard policy doesn’t cover flood damage. So what’s covered?
Lighting Up Hanukkah: A Swyfft Guide to a Safe Celebration
As you light the menorah and spin the dreidel, we want to make sure your holiday season is not only filled with joy but also safety.
10 Thanksgiving Disasters and How to Outsmart Them
Thanksgiving is a time to gather and share blessings with family and friends, but extra people around the table often means increased risk for homeowners.
Fall Back Safely: How Daylight Savings Time Affects Your Home and Insurance
This Sunday, we’ll set our clocks back and savor an extra hour of sleep. But beyond the gift of time, DST brings some important considerations for homeowners.
Understanding Flood Insurance: Why Every Homeowner Needs It
Flood insurance, the unsung hero of home protection, often takes a back seat in homeowners’ minds. But it shouldn’t.
Get Your Home Halloween-Ready and Safe for All
Whether you’re the decorating guru, the candy dispenser, or the party host, this guide ensures a fun and safe Halloween for everyone.
Ignite Your Knowledge: Fire Safety Month
Fire safety isn’t about being paranoid; it’s about being proactive. Fires can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Here’s how to be prepared…
Mastering Disaster Preparedness: A Tech-Savvy Guide
Welcome to the digital age of disaster preparedness, ensuring you’re not just safe, but stylishly equipped for whatever chaos comes your way.
Surviving the Unexpected: National Preparedness Month
Whether it’s Mother Nature packing a punch or Murphy’s Law dropping by for a visit, having a game plan is your best defense.
Labor Day: Safety and Shenanigans
Before diving headfirst into the pool (or a plate of BBQ), let’s talk about safety to ensure Labor Day celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons.
How Drones Revolutionize Home Inspections
Traditional methods of inspecting homes, while effective, can sometimes be time-consuming and limited in scope. That’s where the world of drones comes in.
When to Update Your Home Insurance Policy
From room makeovers to seasonal splurges, your home insurance policy is your home’s BFF. And a little TLC now can save you the insurance blues later.
Turning Clutter into Cash: Garage Sales & Home Insurance
Garage sales can be a great way to declutter and make some extra cash, but it’s important to revisit your home insurance policy beforehand.
Understanding Coverage B on Your Home Insurance Policy
From fences, sheds, detached garages and more – Coverage B is part of your home insurance policy that protects these additional structures other than your home.
10 Easy Ways to Prevent Home Burglaries During Summer
As temperatures rise, so does the occurrence of break-ins. Luckily, we have our top tips to keep your home protected.
Fourth of July Safety Tips for Pet Owners and Homeowners
Fourth of July can be ruff for pets. Here’s how to keep them safe while also ensuring an accident-free holiday for family and friends.
What is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?
What homeowners need to know about Loss of Use Coverage.
Insurance Explained: What Are “Named Perils”?
It’s important to understand the different terms and coverage options available. One common term you may come across is “named perils.”
Ensure Safety and Enjoyment on Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day approaches, let’s delve into some smart safety tips to help you fully enjoy the weekend without any of those unwanted mishaps.
Is Your Electrical Panel a Fire Hazard? How to Identify and Replace Outdated Panels
Learn how to identify outdated and recalled electrical panels that can cause a fire hazard and prevent you from getting home insurance.
Most Homeowners are Underinsured
You’ve got home insurance, but that doesn’t always mean your property is properly covered. Stats show nearly 2 out of 3 homes in the US are underinsured.
Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy
Understanding your insurance policy is hard. So we’ve made it simple. See if your home is protected with the proper insurance coverage.
10 Tips: Survive 72 Hours Without Electricity
Eeek! Another storm, another power outage – but having no electricity doesn’t have to be scary.
What is a Deductible? And Why You Should Care.
Insurance policies can come with a lot of industry jargon (yawn). But don’t let your deductible fall through the cracks.
Don’t Let Contractor Fraud Add to Your Post-Storm Woes
After a major storm, dealing with contractor fraud can be an added stress. Learn how to avoid fraudulent contractors and what to do if you suspect fraud.
How Plumbing Pipes Can Affect Your Homeowner’s Insurance
The type of plumbing pipes in your home could affect your homeowner’s insurance. We’re breaking down pros and cons and how to choose the right ones.
A Homeowner’s Guide to Going Green
7 Tips for Living an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle. Here’s how you can reduce your carbon footprint, save money on your energy bill, and help protect the planet.
Be Ready with Home Equipment Breakdown Coverage
Today’s modern home is loaded with systems and equipment that can be expensive to fix when they break. Here’s how to avoid this headache.
How to Properly Storm Prep
We all know that Mother Nature can really pack a punch. Stay safe and prepare for the unexpected with these top tips.