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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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How to Stay Safe After a Winter Car Accident

The days are short. The air is cold. And, roads are often slick with rain, snow or ice.

It’s winter driving season in North Carolina. And, while most people know what to do to try to avoid an accident, many don’t know what to do after one. It’s vital...

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Help Prevent Theft During The Holiday Season

Follow the tips below to help keep your property safe while you’re away during this holiday season and prevent burglars from putting a damper on your holiday plans: > If you have neighbors you know and trust, let them

know to keep an eye on your home.

> Either stop...

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Eight Tips: Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather

As temperatures begin to drop and homeowners work to complete their fall cleanup, now is a great time to complete some additional maintenance tasks that help to keep a home in good working order for the extreme cold, snow and rain of the upcoming winter months. The following checklist can help homeowners...

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Simple Steps for an Extra Safe Halloween

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone.

Costume Safety

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The Light Side of Home Security

Leaving your lights on — is it really a good way to keep burglars away from your North Carolina home, or can it actually attract them? Or, is it just a “good” way to increase your electricity bill?

As with so many questions in life, there isn’t one “right”...

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Recent Trends Boost Costs for North Carolina Drivers

Does it seem like driving has become more expensive in North Carolina in recent years? It likely has. Since 2014, the U.S. has seen more new cars on the road, and those cars are driving more miles than in years past. The severity of traffic-related accidents has grown worse, and...

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