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How to Prevent Dryer Fires

Even if you faithfully clean the lint filter after every load, it’s the lint you can’t see that poses the biggest fire risk. The National Fire Protection Agency reports clothes dryers are to blame for 92% of all laundry room fires, and on average...

How to Build a Rain Garden

Why build a rain garden? Rainwater runoff is full of harmful pollutants that can find their way into South Carolina’s rivers and streams, harming the environment. Runoff from roof tops and driveways picks up all sorts of nasty things like bacteria...

Prevent Unwanted Leaks from Damaging Your Home

Here in South Carolina, it rains - a lot! Use this checklist as the seasons change to help prevent water from finding its way inside your home.

Loss Assessment Coverage Options for Condo Owners

As a condo owner, you must also purchase coverage for your individual unit. Often this coverage is provided by an HO-6 Condominium Form. When purchasing condo insurance and determining how much coverage you need, it’s important to understand your...

Avoid the Hazards of Low Hanging Electrical Lines

Oversized farm equipment, like combines, cotton pickers, irrigation pipes and portable grain augers, can easily make contact with overhead electrical lines. Looking for and reporting low hanging electrical lines, and taking other safety precautions...