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Don’t Let Water Damage Soak Through Your Savings
Posted: April 18, 2016
Don’t Let Water Damage Soak Through Your SavingsDamage to a home can be costly and time-consuming to repair, but the dangers associated with water damage extend beyond the immediately obvious. Even surfaces that do not feel wet to the touch may conceal serious damage to internal structures, which in turn can lead to even greater repair costs down the line. If the damage isn't covered by your homeowners insurance, then expect the...
Lead: Know the Potential Dangers in Your Home
Posted: April 16, 2016
Lead: Know the Potential Dangers in Your HomeIf you’ve been following the news, you’re aware of unsafe levels of lead found in the water supplies of towns across the U.S. What is so unnerving about lead is that it can’t be detected with any of the human senses. The threat of contamination extends beyond just a home’s water sources by the likes of corroded pipes to other areas such as walls or...
The cell phone dilemma: Three ways you can help your teen avoid distracted driving
Posted: April 13, 2016
The cell phone dilemma: Three ways you can help your teen avoid distracted drivingMore than three out of four kids aged 12 to 17 own a cell phone and have access to the internet from a mobile device, according to research from the Pew Research Internet Project. The average U.S. teen sends and receives more than 30 texts per day. Considering how much time today's teens spend staring into a tiny screen, the numbers aren't all that surprising....
Infographic: How to Protect Your Home from Heavy Rain and Flooding
Posted: April 11, 2016
Infographic: How to Protect Your Home from Heavy Rain and FloodingBy: Erie Insurance | March 24, 2016 It's a rainy time of year. Learn how to protect your home from water damage with these simple tips. Call us at Pardridge Insurance anytime (815-758-4447) to go over your flood insurance or to go over any questions you may have! ...
Teaching respect for ATVs: A role for everyone
Posted: April 7, 2016
Teaching respect for ATVs: A role for everyone"Hop on! I’ll take you there." Whether it is crossing a ravine, climbing a hill, or traveling down a gravel road, the ATV may be the fastest way to get to a broken fence, stray livestock, or anything else that needs attention on the farm and in the field. Many farmers take the speed and convenience of ATVs for granted. "Riders don’t give ATVs the...