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Things to know about Heavy Snow

Heavy snow damages your roof, now what? Winter doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.  How much snow have you gotten?  Some parts of Massachusetts have seen upwards of 6 feet of heavy snow.  We haven’t seen this much snow in a long time.  Seems like more is around the corner. What does this mean for…

Snow Shoveling and CO Poisoning

What could snow shoveling possibly have to do with Carbon Monoxide poisoning? When you think of snow related injuries, what comes to mind?  Maybe you think of tripping on icy snow filled walkways, or being hit with a snowball?  You probably don’t think of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, but it is something to take precautions…

Data Privacy Day 2015

Did you know that today is actually ‘Data Privacy Day’? Mark today, January 28, 2015 on your calendars, as Data Privacy Day!  Something to think about on this day… Are you protecting your personal or business information? Take a minute on this Data Privacy Day and make sure you are data-safe. Cyber Security Tips Do…

Protect your Pets this Winter

Protect your pets from what? Pets are a big part of many families.  Do you have pets? Your dogs and cats may enjoy playing outside this time of year.  Winter weather means freezing temperatures.  The past week has shown how quickly driveways and walkways can be ice skating rinks.  How does this affect your pets?…

Earthquakes

Recently in the news there has been a lot of talk about earthquakes. What should you know? California is not the only state to be prone to earthquakes.  New England is also at the mercy of the faultlines.   The last few days have shown this to be true.  It should be said of course,…

Winter Business Tips

Winter is here and in full force.   Are you a business owner? Are you worried about the ill effects of winter weather on your business? Read the following winter business tips. Cold temperatures can be hard on your business.  For example pipes are at risk of bursting during these periods of low temperatures.  What…

Frozen Pipes… Are you covered?

Uh-Oh! Frozen Pipes?  It’s been very cold and looks like this will continue for at least a few more days.   If your pipes burst in this cold winter weather, are you covered? Well the good news for you is that water damage is one of the most commonly filled insurance claims.  That being said,…

Winter Car Checklist

On the road again… Will you be among the thousands of  drivers hitting the road this winter?  This time of year many people will be getting on the road.  Road trips with the family or to  go visit family can be very enjoyable.  Let’s keep the smiles going by preparing your car for the winter…

Winter Sports Ideas

Looking for fun family outings this winter?  Here are a few winter sports ideas. Do you like winter?   It’s cold I know, but there is a lot of fun to be had, especially living in New England.   Bundle up, get the hot chocolate ready and get out there!  Ski/Snowboarding Take advantage of the…