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8 Steps to Buying and Insuring Your New Home

Whether you’re in the market for your first home or you're a seasoned home buyer, one key element you need to keep in mind is insuring your new investment. Particularly for first-time home buyers, mapping out the home-buying process can help to make the experience go a little more...

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Tips to Check Tire Tread

Tire problems are thought to be a factor in one out of 11 vehicle crashes.1 Blowouts, tread separation, under inflation, and worn treads—the grooves in your tires that offer stability and traction—are some of the tire problems associated with these crashes.

Like a pair of sneakers that get more...

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What to Do If You're in a Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful, confusing experience. If you need to file a claim, you’ll be counting on your insurance company’s knowledge and expertise to help you, with compassion and efficiency.

We all know that accidents happen. When they do, it's important to...

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How Efficiently (or Inefficiently) Do You Use Your Heat?

Many homeowners in North Carolina see their energy bills each winter and think, “How can I be spending this much when the house isn’t even that warm?”

To get an answer to that question, you should start with some other questions that will help determine just how efficiently you’re heating...

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Don't Let the Cold Get to Your Pipes This Winter

It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day in North Carolina than turning on the faucet and … nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe. So, what now? Here are some smart tips to help you prevent or...

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Steering Clear of Wildlife

America’s roads are full of cars — but often, they’re also full of wildlife. That’s why an estimated 2 million vehicle-animal collisions happen each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Fall and winter constitute the most dangerous periods for these incidents. Visibility is reduced, thanks to the...

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5 Tips to Help Prevent Christmas Tree Fires

Christmas trees are a beloved holiday tradition in North Carolina, but they can pose a fire risk. On average, says the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments across the country respond to more than 200 blazes related to holiday trees each year.

Despite how much we here at Statewide...

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