You have liability insurance in your home policy. But is it enough? As a homeowner, you do everything you can to protect your loved ones and care for your property. Although you may have plenty of property coverage to protect your personal possessions and the structure...
Happy Holidays from the team at Doughtery Insurance! The holidays are upon us and we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of our top holiday safety tips for the season. Although the festivities and gift giving take up a great deal of our time,...
Shopping safely online this holiday season. The holidays are here! You may have already started your holiday shopping, making the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. If you’re like most of us, we love a great bargain and the ease of shopping from...
Be aware of these machines in the home with a high risk of fire. Appliances in the home have transformed everyday living. From washing up to doing laundry to reheating food, our home appliances have changed our lives for the better. While this is certainly...
Common homeowners insurance claims and proven tips that can help prevent them. Homeowners insurance is designed to cover damages that may occur to a home due to an unforeseen disaster or unfortunate peril. Although there may be certain areas of the country that are prone...
Protecting your house from frozen pipes. Now that fall is here, that means winter is right around the corner. With the last few months of the year come cold weather, low temperatures, and a high chance of pipes freezing. When the water inside the pipes...
Common causes of electrical fires in the home. Thousands of fires destroyed homes and property each year. Most homeowners work actively to prevent fires by blowing out candles when they leave a room and tending to the cooker when it is on. However, electrical fires continue...
Avoid costly homeowners insurance claims with a few home maintenance tasks. You may only associate home maintenance with spring, alongside deep cleaning. However, all homeowners will understand that maintaining a property is no small fete. Preparing your home for the cooler months ahead is just as...
September is national baby safety month. Strap your child into the car safely. As a parent, you do everything to protect your child. From locking away harsh chemicals to buying soft toys, their safety is your priority. Since September is nationally observed as Baby Safety Month...
Ways to up your intake of water every day. Everyone knows we should drink more water – but how many of us are actually doing it? We should be drinking around 8 8-ounce glasses of water every day, and even more if we exercise and...
