Category: Homeowners Insurance


  • Woman sitting on chair, keeping warm with blanket over shoulders and hot chocolate

    Tired of Being Cold? 6 Ways to Keep Your Home Warm (Without Cranking the Heat)

    Heating costs are going up! These tips make it possible to stay warm this winter without turning up the dial on your thermostat. It’s chilly out there, and the cost of heating your home is on the rise. According to the National Energy Assistance Director’s Association, home heating costs are at their highest in 10 […]

    January 11, 2023

  • Freezing weather and tips to keep your house in good shape!

    Drip all faucets in your house. Place outside freeze guards on water hydrants Make sure your pool freeze guard is working or run the pump constantly Have a plan to shut off the water if a leak starts. Have a meter key and wrench to turn water meter off. Have neighbors check your home if […]

    December 20, 2022

  • Icicles hanging from gutter along roof line

    Protect Your Home from Water and Ice Damage

    Water and ice damage affects homeowners everywhere, but you can protect your home with the following tips. Water damage can cause serious problems, ranging from mold and mildew to structural weakness. Between 2015 and 2019, 1 in 50 insured homes filed a water damage claim with their insurance. While it’s important to have homeowners insurance […]

    December 14, 2022

  • Girl with pumpkin cutout mask during Halloween

    The Trick to Having a Safe Halloween

    Boo! Halloween is almost here – Are you ready for a safe, fun holiday? Follow these safety tips for an enjoyable night of tricks and treats. Halloween is approaching quickly! This night of tricks and fun is a fantastic opportunity to decorate your home, have fun with the kids, and enjoy a few spooks on […]

    October 20, 2022

  • Buying a new house?

    Here are some great tips on preparing for that wonderful first-time home buyer experience. Call Matt Lohoefer Insurance for a homeowners quote.

    October 5, 2022

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    Spot a Water Leak Before the Bill Arrives

    It can be difficult to know how much water you’re using until your bill arrives. Don’t be caught by surprise! Learn how to track your water use. An unusually high water bill is most often caused by a leak or change in water use. Some common causes of high water bills include: Leaking or running […]

    October 4, 2022

  • Danger Carbon Monoxide

    5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

    Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO also is responsible for more than 400 deaths in America each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

    September 22, 2022

  • House Shopping?

    Buying a new house? Check out this valuable info and then be sure to call Matt Lohoefer Insurance for a home insurance quote.

    August 11, 2022