Steers Insurance Blog

Choosing a good home builder to build your custom home may seem easy -especially if one of their model homes or designs has fantastic curb appeal. Planning a custom home build is exciting, but it's important to do your research and find a trustworthy home builder with a reputation for building quality homes that adhere to all building codes.

Preparing your cottage or seasonal property for winter often requires physical maintenance such as draining and shutting down your water systems to prevent frozen or burst pipes. It may also involve reviewing your electrical systems and turning off electricity and heat at your cottage. As well as inspecting your roof and windows to make sure that there won't be any water leaks throughout the winter months. This is in addition to making sure your property is also secure against break and enters.

Fall has arrived and with it the onslaught of leaves, pinecones, mud and other debris threatening to fill up gutters and downspouts, which will inevitably affect how well rainwater moves around buildings.

Whether you are looking for a lower-priced property, looking to downsize or want to be closer to your family and their property is zoned for a tiny house, your interest in these unique buildings is a popular one!

Did you know certain home improvement projects could help to reduce what you pay on your home insurance? Take a look here at some ideas you can do around your home to begin these upgrades.

Severe windstorms are becoming more of a worry for property owners and insurers. The damage they are capable of causing to a home can make it unsafe to live in and they can make road conditions dangerous to drive in. Many home and car insurance policies provide coverage for the damage these kinds of storms can bring to a community, but there are things you can do to reduce the amount of destruction a windstorm can muster to your home and car. 

Did you know natural gas is one of the safest fuels to use in your home? Even though this energy source is safe, a leak can occur if you have a faulty or poorly installed appliance or gas line. Natural gas is highly combustible and can cause a fire or explosion in open air in concentrated amounts. It is important to know how to detect a leak and what to do if you think you have one.

The first thing to note about swimming pools and insurance is that they increase the cost to rebuild a home, which does raise your home insurance rates.