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Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

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Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. The post Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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How to get the most from a shingled roof

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Why did I turn around and completely replace my asphalt shingle roof again in 2015? The 2004 roof was installed correctly and there were no major issues, such as wind or hail damage. However, the shingles were not living up to their life expectancy. The post How to get the most from a shingled roof appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls?

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Buying an older home can be appealing for many people. Older homes are usually found in established neighborhoods, have an abundance of character and are often one of a kind. However, hidden expenses could accompany all that charm. The post Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look

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Buying a home is the biggest and most valuable purchase most people make. Many factors could draw you to a home: location, price, updated countertops or a large yard. The home inspection offers the buyer a deeper look into how the home has been maintained or whether it needs costly repairs. The post Inspection gives home buyer a deeper look appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers

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You’ve taken the precautions to make your home resistant to wildfire by installing non-combustible siding and roofing, removing all wood attachments, managing vegetation and landscaping and providing adequate defensible space, yet you may still be at risk. The post 5 ways to protect your home from wildfire embers appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors

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When businesses and homeowners are desperate for help to repair and rebuild after a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado or wildfire, they seek assistance from anyone who will offer help. Unfortunately, there are scammers who prey on those emotions and take advantage of good people in their darkest hour. The post Entrust storm repairs to honest contractors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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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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Checklist: How did your home hold up?

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Spring is a good time to assess how your property weathered the winter and to make a “to-do” list to prevent property maintenance and liability issues. The post Checklist: How did your home hold up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Questions to help set home replacement cost

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When you’re buying homeowners insurance, how do you determine the replacement cost of your home? Many homeowners automatically base the replacement cost on the current market value. But that method could leave you with unpleasant surprises if you have a loss. The post Questions to help set home replacement cost appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Questions to help set home replacement cost

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When you’re buying homeowners insurance, how do you determine the replacement cost of your home? Many homeowners automatically base the replacement cost on the current market value. But that method could leave you with unpleasant surprises if you have a loss. The post Questions to help set home replacement cost appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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