A Homeowner’s Guide to Dealing with Ice Dams
Posted: February 2, 2026
Ice dams form when snow on a roof melts, runs down to colder eaves, and refreezes into a ridge that blocks drainage. Over repeated melt-freeze cycles, water can back up under shingles and leak into ceilings, walls, insulation, and belongings. Why Ice Dams Happen Most ice dam problems start with uneven roof temperatures. Heat escaping into the attic warms the upper roof surface above 32°F...
Black History Month: A Look Back & A Step Forward
Posted: February 1, 2026
Black History Month has deep roots in education, community organizing, and a push to correct what was missing from mainstream history teaching. The observance traces back to historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the early 20th-century effort to ensure Black history was studied, shared, and treated as essential American history. How It Started In 1926, Woodson and the organization now known as the Association for...
New Year Business Insurance Checklist
Posted: January 19, 2026
Is Your Company Really Protected? A new year is the perfect time for businesses to run a quick “audit” of their insurance program. Over the past twelve months, your company may have opened a new location, hired more staff, bought equipment, or added services. If your coverage has not kept pace, one loss could disrupt everything you have built. Start With An Annual Coverage Audit...
Common Insurance Myths Debunked
Posted: January 16, 2026
What Your Friend on Social Media Got Wrong! Everyone has that friend who becomes an instant expert after watching a short video or reading a headline. Insurance myths travel fast, and they can cost real money when a claim happens. Clearing up a few of the most common myths helps you choose better protection and avoid unpleasant surprises. Myth #1: Red Cars Cost More to...
The Ins and Outs of Commercial Auto Insurance
Posted: January 4, 2026
What Every Business Owner Should Know Modern businesses are always on the move. Delivery vans drop off products, service trucks head to job sites, and sales reps crisscross town to meet clients. Any time a vehicle is used for business, your company faces risks that a personal auto policy may not fully cover. Commercial auto insurance is designed to handle those business exposures. What Counts...