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Home insurance is a critical component of protecting your most significant investment—your home. While it provides valuable coverage for unforeseen events, you may be looking for ways to reduce your home insurance premiums without compromising the protection it offers. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can employ to save money on your home insurance. Below … Read more
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a home escape plan? In the event of … Read more
In the wake of the pandemic, many Americans took advantage of low interest rates (and the money they normally spent on entertainment and travel) and made some significant investments into their homes. By The Numbers: A recent survey by porch.com revealed that three out of four surveyed homeowners had completed “a major project since the … Read more
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At Jankowski Agency, Inc., we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine things for you to consider before … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is also the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full of laughter and fun by following these safety … Read more
With warmer weather, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured2 and 8,800 homes catch fire4 as a result of using barbecue grills. It’s usually a case of good products used incorrectly. You can prevent grilling accidents … Read more
We should all have at least one fire extinguisher somewhere in our home, even if it’s not required by your home insurance. But, keeping one under the kitchen sink isn’t enough. If there is a fire, your safety—and the safety of your home—depends on knowing how to use a fire extinguisher. We strongly urge you … Read more
Having a home inventory can help you purchase the amount of homeowner’s insurance you need. Here are some home inventory tips.
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders require you to have home insurance before they will approve your loan. There are a few things you should know about homeowners insurance. What’s Covered in a Home Insurance Policy? … Read more