This is a recommendation we always make to homeowners planning significant renovations – check your contractor’s commercial insurance. The simple fact is, if you don’t, your home insurance policy may have to kick in to pay for any losses that occur. How can your home insurance play a role here? Here’s a simple example that’s […]

There were more than 1.3 million fires that caused $14.3 billion of damage to homes in the U.S. in 2015 alone. Thousands of people were injured in those fires, and some even lost their lives. Although those numbers are down approximately 20 percent since 2006, there is still much to be learned about the ways […]

Over the years, the Madison area has seen too many fires that left families suffering the loss of their property and in some cases, even their lives. We would like to pass along a few suggestions to ensure this never happens to you and your family. Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector Do you know that […]

It’s time for spring – we are all waiting for the last snowfall, that moment when you know that spring is here and winter is over. In Wisconsin, it seems to take a long time to get here. That’s why many of us spend March days looking for ideas and making plans for spring projects. […]

There may still be a chill in the air, but warmer temperatures are not that far away. Whether you are ready to buy a new boat right now or just starting to explore your options, you’re going to want to visit at least one of the many boat shows taking place in Wisconsin and throughout […]

When you move into your first home or apartment, you might not have a lot to show for it. Over the months and years, however, it’s easy to accumulate many belongings, from furniture and home décor to clothes, dishes, and electronics. In fact, you may be surprised at just how much these items are worth […]