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    Spring Home Maintenance Tips

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Fri, Mar 29, 2019

    The milder days of spring are a perfect time to do a thorough spring cleaning and perform home maintenance. After a long winter, it is a good idea to spend time on preventive measures to help maintain your home and property throughout the year. Tasks such as cleaning out your gutters, checking for dead trees and branches and cleaning and inspecting home mechanical systems, such as heating and air conditioning equipment, can make spring a season of safety.

    Cleaning and maintenance of your home should be done inside and out. Although the tasks are different, ensuring all the elements of your home are in good working order can help keep your family safe and your maintenance expenses lower over the long run.

    Check out these spring home maintenance tips and download a free checklist.

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    Tags: Home Insurance, Homeowner's Insurance, Homeowners Liability, Affordable Homeowners Insurance, Spring Cleaning, Home Maintenance, Spring, Maintenance, Cleaning Tips, Spring Maintenance

    5 Homeowner Safety Tips For Super Bowl Parties

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Fri, Feb 1, 2019

    This year, roughly 45% of Americans plan to host or attend a Super Bowl party, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

    "As a favorite American past-time, the Super Bowl is a great chance for viewers to reconnect with friends and family," says NRF Analyst Pam Goodfellow. "Even though the number of viewers is slightly down this year, plenty are still planning to enjoy the day by watching it at their favorite bar or friend's place."

    Insurance experts advise homeowners who choose to host a Super Bowl party to anticipate potential liabilities — on the chance something unexpected occurs that results in an insurance claim.

    Continue reading for 5 tips on how to reduce your risk during the Super Bowl.

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    Tags: Homeowner's Insurance, Liability Insurance, Superbowl Party, Superbowl Party Tips, Insurance Tips, Hosting the Super Bowl, Homeowners Liability, Superbowl Sunday, Superbowl Tips

    Insurance coverage for driveways, garages, and gardens - Q&A

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Wed, Jan 16, 2019

    Home insurance, as the name implies, covers policyholders in the event that their home is damaged by an insured peril. But it's really a bundle of different kinds of coverage. 

    Continue reading to find the answers to a few common homeowners insurance questions about driveways, garages, and gardens.

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    Tags: Home Insurance, Homeowners Liability, Affordable Homeowners Insurance, Home Improvement, Insurance for Driveway, Garage Insurance, Garage, Garden, Driveway

    It's Fall: 5 seasonal liabilities that homeowners face

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Tue, Nov 6, 2018

    Many homeowners assume that if something bad were to happen to their property, their homeowners’ insurance will automatically cover the damage. This isn’t always the case. Your insurance coverage can be rescinded if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect your home from the potential damage, or your claim can be denied, due to lack of proper home maintenance.

    As we enter the fall season, it’s important to consider the following hazards and risk management steps to mitigate instances that could lead to potential claims. 

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    Tags: Homeowners', Homeowner Liability, Home Property Damage, Fall, Homeowners Liability, Property, Fall Liability, Autumn, Season, Seasonal, Seasonal Liability, Fall Season

    5 Open House Safety Tips for Homeowners

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Fri, Oct 19, 2018

    The life of a homeowner is one of many chapters. One of those chapters often includes selling their home and embarking on a new journey.

    To do just that, many host an open house in the hopes of attracting potential buyers. But allowing strangers into a home, whether they’re genuinely interested or not, is lined with risks that homeowners must prepare for.

    For homeowners looking to sell or in the process of selling, there are many tips to help you prepare for any lurking risks on the open market. Here are five open house safety tips for homeowners.

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    Tags: Homeowners' Policy, Homeowner's Insurance, Homeowners', Safety Tips, Homeowner, Homeowners Liability, Open House, Selling your house, Buyer, Tips, Realtor, Open House Tips, house on the market, Open, House

    5 Homeowners Insurance Tips For Super Bowl Party Hosts

    Posted by Soules Insurance on Tue, Jan 30, 2018

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    This year, roughly 45% of Americans plan to host or attend a Super Bowl party, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).

    "As a favorite American past-time, the Super Bowl is a great chance for viewers to reconnect with friends and family," says NRF Analyst Pam Goodfellow. "Even though the number of viewers is slightly down this year, plenty are still planning to enjoy the day by watching it at their favorite bar or friend's place."

    Insurance experts advise homeowners who choose to host a Super Bowl party to anticipate potential liabilities — on the chance something unexpected occurs that results in an insurance claim.

    Continue reading for 5 tips on how to reduce your risk during the Super Bowl.

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    Tags: Homeowner's Insurance, Liability Insurance, Superbowl Party, Superbowl Party Tips, Insurance Tips, Hosting the Super Bowl, Homeowners Liability, Superbowl Sunday, Superbowl Tips