Oklahoma City Renters Insurance
Do You Need Renters Insurance? As a renter you might not think that you need insurance for your personal property. Many renters assume that if something ever happens they will be covered by their landlord’s insurance policy but that is not the case. The landlords policy does not cover the tenant’s property. So if your apartment or condo burned down, it would be up to you to replace all your belongings. That could be a lot of money to replace things such as your all your clothes, computers, jewelry, furniture, television… Renters insurance can give you some protection if...
Read MoreSnow Shoveling Safety Tips Del City, OK
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips Shoveling snow can be risky for some people, especially if you’re are out of shape. People who have medical conditions such as back injuries, heart disease or high blood pressure should check with their physicians before considering shoveling snow. Snow can be deceptively heavier than it looks, shoveling snow is like weight lifting. Here are a few tips to get the job done more safely. Be sure you are well hydrated. Stretch and warm up your muscles before you start. Dress in layers. Shoveling snow can warm you up quickly. Try to push the snow instead of...
Read MoreIce Dam Removal Midwest City
Ice Dam Removal Tip Ice dams can cause a lot of damage to your home. When snow melts on your roof during the day it runs down to the gutters and then freezes in the gutters. When the water starts to pool in the gutters and builds up, it creates an ice dam. The water or ice can back up into your attic and cause water problems. One solution is to use ice melt socks. You can buy these or make them yourself by cutting off the sock portion of some panty hose. Fill each sock with 2-3 pounds of ice melt and tie it closed. Space the socks every five to six feet. Place the socks perpendicular to the...
Read MoreHazardous Driving in Midwest City
Winter is beautiful in Midwest City when everything is covered with a white blanket of snow. It can turn into an adventure just trying to drive to work. Before heading out here are some tips to be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. 1. Check the weather before leaving, look for delays and accidents and the best route to take. 2. Warm up your car, if your car is in the garage leave the garage door open so you get proper ventilation to avoid CO poisoning. CO can build up inside the garage so it’s best to back the car out of the garage while it’s on for any length of time. 3....
Read MoreDel City, Oklahoma – Winter Driving Safety Tips
Driving in winter on snowy, icy roads through Oklahoma can be a challenge. Here’s a few safety tips to help you through the winter months ahead. Buckle up that seat belt! Have an ice scrapper, battery jumper cables, sand or cat liter and a small shovel. Be sure to keep your windshield washer fluid tank full. Make sure you have plenty of gas, you don’t want to run out of gas in a storm. Drive at a safe distance from other vehicles, at least three times the normal distance from the car in front of you. Reduce your speed and drive slowly to give yourself plenty of time to...
Read MoreMidwest City, OK – Winter Safety Tip – Keeping Warm and Safe!
Winter Safety Tip – Keep furnace vents clear! This winter has been brutally cold lately. We all want to stay warm and safe. Here’s a safety tip – Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from your furnace. During a storm when there is a large amount of snow falling furnace vents, fresh air intake pipes, and chimneys can become blocked with ice and snow. Carbon monoxide poisoning can invade your home if they become blocked. If you live in a house or a mobile home with a flat roof be aware that snow could pile up and block the chimney causing the pilot light to go out. Carbon...
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