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NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 — Millions of Americans are expected to celebrate National Bicycle Awareness Month by leaving their cars behind and hopping onto their bikes during the week of May 12-16 for National Bike to Work Week. Unfortunately, bicycles have become a major target of thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
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I’m installing a pool—what kind of insurance do I need?
All pools—from a simple above-ground kiddy pool to an aquatic extravaganza—can be dangerous and need to be properly insured and comply with local safety standards.
According to the Center for Disease Control, over 3,200 people drown each year. Among children, ages one to four, most drowned in [...]

NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 — Millions of Americans are expected to celebrate National Bicycle Awareness Month by leaving their cars behind and hopping onto their bikes during the week of May 12-16 for National Bike to Work Week. Unfortunately, bicycles have become a major target of thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
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Here’s some advice from appliance.net a great site for learning about household appliances.
If you are planning a kitchen remodel, take your time making design decisions, the kitchen is a complex room with many different elements to consider.
Here are a few things to consider in your planning:
•Pick your appliances first — everything gets built around [...]

Here’s a great bit of advice from appliance.net
Americans are not backing up their digital photos, music, documents or other types of files, according to a new study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Results of the study, Amassing Digital Fortunes: A Digital Storage Study, show that nearly one in three consumers don’t see [...]

Here are some great tips on caring for your appliances and also some estimates in how long they will likely last.
Refrigerator
Average life span: 14 years
What you need to do: Locate the condenser coils by checking your owner’s manual. Clean them by unplugging the fridge and removing dust gently with a broom or brush. [...]

NEW YORK, May 1, 2008 — Millions of Americans are expected to celebrate National Bicycle Awareness Month by leaving their cars behind and hopping onto their bikes during the week of May 12-16 for National Bike to Work Week. Unfortunately, bicycles have become a major target of thieves, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
Almost [...]

For 200 to 1000 per year, you can add flood insurance to your home. Is it for you? Check out this video to hear what FEMA thinks.

Renters insurance provides financial protection against the loss or destruction of your possessions when you rent a house or apartment. While your landlord may be sympathetic to a burglary you have experienced or a fire caused by your iron, destruction or loss of your possessions is not usually covered by your landlord’s insurance. Because [...]

There are many insurance companies, so choosing between them can be a challenge. Here are the main points to keep in mind when selecting an insurance company:

Licensing
Not every company is licensed to operate in each state. As a general rule, you should buy from a company licensed in your state, because then can you rely [...]

For 200 to 1000 per year, you can add flood insurance to your home. Is it for you? Check out this video to hear what FEMA thinks.

You’ll have to read our article “Am I covered” to figure out whether this home owner is going to be covered when the tree falls on his house.