Larry N. George Agency, Inc. Blog

How Is Condo Insurance Different From Homeowners Insurance?

Posted: January 16, 2020

Whether the space you live in is a condo or a house, if you own your own home, you need insurance. Property owners are responsible not only for what happens to their property, but also for what happens to visitors on the premises. However, a condo is not the same type of structure as a house, and there are key differences between homeowners insurance and...

How To Prevent A Dryer Fire

Posted: January 16, 2020

Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. But did you know that dryers cause roughly 15,500 home structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 injuries, and $192 million in direct property loss each year? What’s more, most dryer fires happen in the winter. What can cause a dryer fire? The most common cause of dryer fires is failure to do a thorough cleaning. Because a lint trap...

Wishing For A Walk-In Pantry? Try These DIY Ideas

Posted: January 14, 2020

What homebuyers look for in the perfect kitchen has evolved over the years. And as our personal collections of appliances, utensils, and ingredients grow, pantry storage has made its way to the top of the list. Our recent national survey found that a walk-in pantry was the most common feature homeowners regretted not getting in their last home purchase – with just under a third...

Do I Need To Update My Life Insurance Policy If I Get A More Dangerous Job?

Posted: January 7, 2020

On-the-job injuries happen in every industry. Even office workers can be hurt in trip or slip and fall or other types of work-related accidents. But some occupations are more hazardous than others. If you have recently begun a more dangerous job, you probably need to update your life insurance policy. What Makes A Job More Dangerous? Occupations are generally considered to be more hazardous when...

How To Pick The Perfect Houseplant

Posted: January 6, 2020

Houseplants offer a quick, easy way to add a splash of color to your home decor. And they’ve been proven to help purify the air inside your house, too. But have you ever bought a beautiful plant from a local greenhouse only to watch it shrivel up a few weeks later? If so, you know there’s a lot more to consider than how a flower,...