A beautiful in-ground pool can create hours of fun with family and friends. It’s critically important, however, to properly winterize the pool to avoid damage and costly repairs, and even to prevent a claim against your homeowner’s insurance. Protective automatic...

If you’re growing mold and mildew on your home’s siding, now’s a good time to clean it. If you’ve never done this before, you may not know where to start. Depending on the size of your home and the amount of debris on it, a simple garden house may not provide you with...

Planting a tree in your yard can be beneficial to your family. Not only do trees provide beauty, they offer many additional benefits such as: Cleaning the air we breath Increasing your home’s value Providing shelter for birds and other animals Preventing soil erosion...

Whether you plan to do a custom paint job or add a major modification like a supercharger, customizing your car can have insurance ramifications. If you're enhancing your car, you may be wondering, “Should I call my insurance agent about special auto insurance...

If you live in an older home, chances are some things may not be working as well as they used to. In some cases, problems in your home can lead to unsafe conditions. As a homeowner, it’s important to know the signs that something in your home is unsafe, as it can help...

Keeping your deck looking nice is a tough job. Mother Nature throws a lot of different weather elements at it. As an owner of a cedar deck, I’ve spent plenty of hours trying to keep it looking its best. If summer has been simply too hot or you’ve been putting it off,...

The first five years of a child’s development provide a good foundation for long-term academic and social benefits so choosing a quality daycare provider for your child is very important. This blog will offer tips for parents when choosing a daycare provider, as well...

For my wife, keeping our cars clean has always been a priority. While she likes a shiny car on the outside, she’s more focused on keeping the interior spotless. I often joke with her that nobody can see the interior. As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic,...

While West Bend designs our home and auto insurance forms to be coverage rich, we do practice restraint in automatically including bells and whistles. This is because we want to keep it affordable and competitive and provide you with options. That said, you can...

This time of year, trees put on quite a spectacular show. Their leaves colored in yellow, orange, and red create impressive scenery. Unfortunately, as the season progresses, the once beautiful leaves turn your lawn into a mess. Whether you’re a veteran homeowner or...

While there may not be as many kids in Halloween costumes roaming your neighborhood this year, it still may be possible for a scary visitor to show up on your front doorstep looking for a treat. While trick-or-treating has been a long-standing tradition for many, it...

A beautiful in-ground pool can create hours of fun with family and friends. It’s critically important, however, to properly winterize the pool to avoid damage and costly repairs, and even to prevent a claim against your homeowner’s insurance. Protective automatic...

If you’re growing mold and mildew on your home’s siding, now’s a good time to clean it. If you’ve never done this before, you may not know where to start. Depending on the size of your home and the amount of debris on it, a simple garden house may not provide you with...

Planting a tree in your yard can be beneficial to your family. Not only do trees provide beauty, they offer many additional benefits such as: Cleaning the air we breath Increasing your home’s value Providing shelter for birds and other animals Preventing soil erosion...

Whether you plan to do a custom paint job or add a major modification like a supercharger, customizing your car can have insurance ramifications. If you're enhancing your car, you may be wondering, “Should I call my insurance agent about special auto insurance...

If you live in an older home, chances are some things may not be working as well as they used to. In some cases, problems in your home can lead to unsafe conditions. As a homeowner, it’s important to know the signs that something in your home is unsafe, as it can help...

Kids love having their very own pet fish to care for, and betta fish are a popular, easy-care choice. But for your...

Owning a home comes with both responsibilities and rewards. So before buying, it’s important to do your homework to...

We all have personal property and we want to protect it in the event of a loss. But many people don’t understand how...

Imagine your surprise when you get a call from an IRS representative saying that you owe money, and you’ll go to jail...