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Apr 27

Prepare your commercial building for spring

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We all think of spring cleaning for our homes, both inside and outside, but have you thought about getting your commercial building ready for warmer weather? The post Prepare your commercial building for spring appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Mar 02

Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan

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Does your emergency preparedness plan include a generator? Whether you’re facing a public safety power shutoff in California due to red flag wildfire conditions or an ice storm, heavy snow or hurricane that downed power lines or another manmade or environmental emergency, it’s a good idea to be ready for power outages. The post Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Nov 24

The cold is setting in; 5 tips to keep warm

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As temperatures drop and winter takes hold in many parts of the country, now is a good time to prepare for the winter chill and to be reminded of how to stay safe during spells of cold weather. The post The cold is setting in; 5 tips to keep warm appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Oct 20

Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home

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So many smart home products are reaching the market, homeowners may have trouble choosing which would provide the most benefit. But one product stands out for homes in areas that experience freezing temperatures: Low temperature sensors. The post Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Jul 21

Secondary, vacation homes may need extra TLC

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With normal vacation travel disrupted because of pandemic concerns or restrictions, many people are choosing to get away to vacation or secondary homes. Because these homes may not have had inhabitants for quite some time, you’ll want to take a few precautions as you arrive. You’ll also want to make sure things remain secure at your primary residence while you’re away. The post Secondary, vacation homes may need extra TLC appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Dec 03

Help your home stand up to winter

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You can take steps to ensure your home is well prepared for winter weather – and that your family doesn’t get any colder than they want to be. Consider these suggestions for your comfort and safety. The post Help your home stand up to winter appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Aug 20

Making the most of the home walk-through

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It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. The post Making the most of the home walk-through appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Aug 08

Why is water damage such a big deal?

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Water damage is consistently a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon – just think what it does to drywall or plaster! The good news is that water damage losses can be prevented or mitigated by a properly installed automatic water shut-off device. The post Why is water damage such a big deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Aug 08

Why is water damage such a big deal?

By agent, burst, claim, construction, cost, coverage, damage, device, expense, failure, faulty, fixture, hassle, independent, Insurance, leak, lines, loss, management, off, overflow, pipes, plumbing, preserve, prevent, proactive, protect, risk, Risk Management, seasons, service, shut, shut-off, valve, water
Water damage is consistently a common and severe cause of loss to homeowners. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon – just think what it does to drywall or plaster! The good news is that water damage losses can be prevented or mitigated by a properly installed automatic water shut-off device. The post Why is water damage such a big deal? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Dec 11

Test your knowledge: Frozen pipes

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Do you know what to do to prevent pipes from freezing or to manage already frozen pipes? Test your knowledge with our five-question quiz. The post Test your knowledge: Frozen pipes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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