If Someone Slips on Your Icy Driveway, Are You Liable?

Winter weather home upkeep and planning thoughts from Auto-Owners Insurance Company … The colder months bring cozy nights, hot drinks and… the annual battle between you and your snow shovel. As tempting as it is to wait until the weekend to clear the ice, doing so could create more than just a slippery situation –…

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Get the most out of your grill by cleaning it regularly

by Scott Stueber, CPCU, CISR, AAI For some, Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the grilling season. However, if you are like many, you enjoy grilling out year-round. According to the Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Association (HPBA), 70% of Americans own a grill or smoker. It is no surprise that a gas grill…

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Battling Old Man Winter

The beauty of winter brings picturesque scenes, a white Christmas, and the fun of winter activities. When we have winters with fluctuating temperatures, our homes can be quietly under attack from the melting snow and ice. Left unattended, snow and ice build up can create all kinds of damage outside and inside the home. Issues…

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