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Late Winter Tree Pruning
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Pruning is an important task for preventive maintenance. Pruning improves the over all health of the tree or shrub. Pruning helps prevent disease, insect infestation, and storm damage. The best time to prune most trees...
Big Changes For Tax Season
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The tax season is officially underway, and this year there are some big changes. Although the last day to file your taxes isn't until April 15th, most employers send out W-2 forms by the end of January. This year, under...
Be Careful; 1 in 7 Minnesotans Drive without Insurance
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Studies suggest that about one in every seven of Minnesota's nearly 3.7 million licensed drivers doesn't have vehicle insurance. The stories are all too familiar: a child walking to school faces a lifetime of difficulty...
Ten Reasons You Might Want to Call Your Homeowners Agent
Friday, January 9, 2015
Change in Occupancy: Homeowner insurance policies are contracts used when the owner of the property resides at the insured locations. Sometimes, owners move out and the property is vacant or unoccupied, rented to others...
Ten Reasons You Might Want to Call Your Auto Agent
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
1) Discount Eligibility Good Student Discount: Many companies will give credit to students who maintain at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average. A copy of their report card, college transcript or a signed note on school...
Warming Up the Car
Monday, January 5, 2015
It is inevitable that temperatures will dip below zero; on average we have 24 days of below zero temp readings in the Twin Cities (http://bit.ly/M6Ufhh). When you are getting up in the morning, it is tempting to start...
Fireplace Safety
Monday, December 22, 2014
Happy New Year! With the holiday season in full swing, a lot of people like to have a cozy fire burning in the fireplace. The warmth radiating off of the fireplace is ideal for this time of year. Make sure the...
Holiday Home Security
Monday, December 22, 2014
The holidays can be a great time to get out of Minneapolis to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe...
Give 'Green'
Friday, December 19, 2014
As the holidays approach, regular habits tend to fall to the wayside. Folks who are consistently rested lose sleep, habitual fitness fanatics sink into recliners and, occasionally, even the most environmentally...
Holiday Health
Thursday, December 18, 2014
It goes without saying that keeping yourself and your family healthy through the holiday season in Minnesota can be a challenge. When you combine chillier temps, housebound days, year-end deadlines and pre-holiday...