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Driving drowsy should not be a part of your road trip

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes caused by drowsy drivers happen because: 1. A driver falls asleep, and he or she runs off the road or into another car or object; 2. A drowsy...

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Check Your Homeowner's Insurance Before You Become a Home-Share Host

Are you offering your home on a home-sharing service? Most home-sharing and host services make renting out your house easy. They even offer $1 million in insurance coverage as part of their service. Like most people,...

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How to Choose the Right Smart Security Camera

A security camera can help protect your property against intruders or provide evidence in the event of a break-in. But with all the technology available today, it can be tough to figure out which smart security camera...

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No such thing as a no-flood zone

Connecticut has had its fair share of flooding from the Great New England Hurricane of 1938, to the floods of 1982-during which up to 16 inches of rain fell between June 4-7. The heaviest rains hit south central...

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Preparing for a Power Outage

Losing power for any length of time is inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. You need a plan to get through the outage. Bottled water, nonperishable foods that don’t require cooking, extra propane or charcoal are...

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Year-round protection, and advice

Did your fall to-do list get longer during a summer of vacations and events? Time to tackle it. Did you have any significant changes to your lifestyle this summer? Did you move or buy a new home? Or make an extensive...

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Homeowners Beware: Infestation and Animal Damage Exclusions

Homeowners Beware: Infestation and Animal Damage Exclusions - Wildlife is a pleasure to experience - but not inside your home. Animals can move into your attic, walls, chimney or other nooks and crannies. Dealing with...

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Occurrence vs. Claims Made

What Is an Occurrence-Based Policy vs. a Claims-Made Policy? - A liability insurance policy helps pay for expenses related to a loss suffered by another person or business that occurred on your property or because of...

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Having A Water Emergency?

Having Water in an Emergency - In the event of an emergency, having an ample supply of clean water is the top priority, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A normally active person needs to drink at...

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Hazards in Your Home Storage Areas

Hazards in Your Home Storage Areas - Many American families have an accumulation of stuff in their homes: gasoline cans, spare oil, half-containers of antifreeze, fertilizer, yard pesticides and other materials all...

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