Modern technology has made today’s automobiles the most feature-packed vehicles ever to take to the roads. Technology is a double-edged sword, however. While it has helped to create these modern miracles of engineering and made their modern conveniences possible, it has also driven up the costs of general maintenance...
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As weather patterns begin to fluctuate, homeowners must be wary of one of the greatest risks involved in the season: flooding from the thaw of winter snow and ice. Warmer temperatures combined with heavier rainfall and thawing snow will threaten basements in many parts of the nation throughout the...
After a long, hard winter, spring is finally, hopefully, maybe even desperately, expected to arrive. Here are some home maintenance tips to help welcome the new season. Watch Video WeatherStripping The Department of Energy (DOE) says weatherstripping the windows on your home is an easy and effective way to help...
The correct car seat is absolutely essential to keep children protected when they are on the road in your vehicle. A car seat isn’t a one-time purchase, either – what works for an infant likely isn’t going to be right for a toddler. And what’s best for a...
While the conversation around the water cooler may be about the latest cyber breach, protecting your data against cyber attacks requires much more than words. Walk the talk to help protect your data with a documented data security policy. Every employee needs to understand his or her obligation...
If you’re looking for ways to cut expenses, you may be wondering how you can reduce your water bill. The average person uses 80 to 100 gallons of water per day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). From showering and washing dishes to watering the garden, water usage can...
When couples get engaged, they may not think to call their insurance agent right away. But, it’s an important step to ensure you have the proper coverage and protection for this new, exciting stage of life. Protect Your Jewelry Kiplinger, a personal finance publication, explains that many individuals...
Shank & Falvey Insurance is pleased to announce our sponsorship with the Northern Columbia Little League. The Northern Columbia Little League serves the children of northern Columbia County, New York who reside in the Ichabod Crane Central School District. NCLL offers baseball and softball programs for boys and...
Agency partners who are members of the Big ‘I’ get access to the power of the Trusted Choice® national brand. That branding power is getting a boost in 2018 with Trusted Choice’s new sponsored content partnership with the hit show “Billion Dollar Buyer,” which airs each Wednesday at 10pm ET...
Once you have the cables handy and a friend has agreed to let you use a working automobile to charge your dead battery, here are the steps to take, according to Edmunds: Park the two cars close together, but make sure they don’t touch. Then, turn both cars off. Connect the positive jumper cable...