Too often cottages make easy targets for thieves or vandals. The off season in cottage country often equals deserted cottages and neighborhoods making these vacation homes tempting targets to thieves. Often there is a local security company which can provide some protection by doing random drive by’s of the homes to help deter criminals or
Rental properties can be terrific investments for many people. However irresponsible tenants can turn what were supposed to be income properties into large financial losses. One of the most common insurance claims in North America whether it is rental properties or otherwise are insurance claims against kitchen fires. Most kitchen fires are caused by what
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety commission an average of 250 children under the age of 5 drown each year in the United States in swimming pools. On top of this another 2,700 children are treated for serious injuries caused by near drowning incidents. Most of these incidents take place in residential (backyard) swimming
Between 2005 and 2007, an estimated 108,400 winter residential fires occurred each year in the US. Each year these fires cause an approximate 950 deaths, 3,800 injuries and result in $1,710,000,000 worth of property damage and loss. The majority of all residential winter fires occur in the evening, peaking from 5pm to 8pm and then
