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Putting in a Pool? Cover it with insurance (and a solar cover)

April 12th, 2008 | Features, Insurance | 2 Comments

Putting in a Pool? Cover it with insurance (and a solar cover)

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 [...]

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  • Can a renter get insurance for her home?
    April 8th, 2008

    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 [...]

  • Consumers Fail to Properly Back-up Digital Libraries
    April 5th, 2008

    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 [...]

  • Appliance Maintenance Tips and Lifespan Estimates
    April 3rd, 2008

    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. [...]

  • How do I pick an insurance company?
    April 1st, 2008

    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 [...]