Here in the next couple of months, we are going to be sending you on a Home Scavenger Hunt. Whether you just moved in or you’ve been in your house for years, it is still important to refresh yourself on where some essential things are in your home. Finding them now is a time of […]
What to use to clear your driveway?
It is that time of year again. It is winter in the Mid-West, and the snow has fallen. The plows are out taking care of our streets, but what is the best remedy for your home? What do you use on your driveway and walkways in the winter: salt or sand? Growing up as a […]
House Fire
So you read the smoke detector blog already, so the batteries were changed, right? That blog probably got your brain turning thinking about what else you’ve been putting aside, that could cause a fire. When was the last time you checked your dryer vent? Did you replace that light switch in the garage that’s been […]
Don’t Play the Flame Game
Fire Prevention Week is coming up, October 6-12. We’ve all grown up hearing: Stop – Drop – Roll It’s engraved in our heads as a safety tip if your clothes catch on fire. Let’s back up a bit though to before the fire starts. More specifically, before a home fire starts. It is code to […]
30 Screen-Free Activities Your Family Can Enjoy This Summer
Summer is finally here! As a kid, few times of the year bring more joy. But for parents, all that unstructured free can bring its own share of struggles. When you were growing up, summer probably meant spending more time outdoors than inside. It meant swimming, bike rides and games of pickup basketball. Today, however, […]
Declutter Your Living Space
The average person will spend a total of 3,680 hours, or 153 days of their life, searching for misplaced items.* Typically, the only time many of us think about decluttering our homes or spaces is when we’re getting ready to move. Whether you’re moving or just wanted to save time and space, this easy five-bin […]
Scheduling vs. Blanketed
Should you insure your new jewels? The wild ride through the holiday season is wrapping up; we’ve made it through Christmas and into the New Year. Let’s talk about your new gifts for a moment. A new piece of jewelry can add a sparkle to your life. Maybe it is an engagement ring that caught […]
Preventing Freezing Pipes
When you’re insured with us at the Dean Ballenger Agency, know that we take pride in educating our clients about coverage. We walk through examples when we go over quotes over the phone, but what about after you’ve been with us for awhile. It’s time for a refresher on what some of your policy covers. […]
Roost Home Detector
Have you or someone you know had a water claim? Your sump pump fails and next thing you know you have a basement full of water. Or you are out of town in the winter and the temperature drops, have you been worried about your pipes freezing? We have a free opportunity for you to look into. […]
Play It Safe for the Summer
Summertime is a season of relaxation for many of us. Warm temperatures and long daylight hours means plenty of opportunities for time spent in the great outdoors with family and friends. Walking on the Monon, grilling out with neighbors or simply catching a tan in your backyard may be activities you look forward to every summer. […]