A couple of months ago I wrote about how to protect your belongings before a hurricane struck, in Ways to Protect Losses before a Hurricane Strikes. One of the ways to do this was to conduct a household inventory for insurance purposes in case something were to happen to your home. Here is a link …
Some Summer Safety Tips for You!
We all know what summer is really about… Barbeque!! Don’t forget this summer as you master the grill and backyard party, it’s all about safety too! When cooking with a gas grill, check the air tubes that lead to the burner for blockage and check the grill hose for cracks or leaks, and you should …
The First Official Memorial Day
In 1868, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued what was called General Order Number 11, designating May 30 as a memorial day. He declared it to be “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their …
Fun in the Sun and Safe in the Shade
Summertime means “fun in the sun!” but if we are not careful, the sun could be not so fun. Experts say that you only need to expose yourself to continuous direct sunlight for as little as 15 minutes to put delicate skin in danger. The hours between 10am and 4pm, late spring and early summer, …
How to Survive Gas Prices
This summer we all know it will happen, but that doesn’t mean we don’t the dread the prices of gas. We make the bet, “I bet it’ll get to five bucks this month…” and we hope it never does. Elzey Insurance would like to share some easy tips to try and conserve your vehicles gasoline …
Let’s Make your Yard a Safe Haven
Backyards are full of wonderful, relaxing, and entertaining enjoyment. However, ever the most well-tended and thoughtfully laid out landscaping can be problematically risky to your family. As we’ve been discussing this month so far, pools can be quite dangerous to young children and pets. Take a look HERE for our blog about fencing in your …
Kids Can Do It Too!
Last week we talked about pool safety awareness for our little kids and pets. Today I would like to share some easy pool safety tips your family can use and teach to younger kids as well. When we teach our kids rules they love to remind us of them, whether to receive awareness that they …
How we can Protect our Kids and Pets around the Pool
Pools are for laughter and enjoyment but remember they are a lot of responsibility as well. Aside from maintenance and costs, they can also pose a threat to your children and pets. The pool is a place for fun, but let’s make it as safe as possible! Here are some ideas on how to make …
Do-it-yourself Pool Prepping
Summer is here! You can feel it in the humidity! You can see it in the heat waves that roll off the driveway. You can smell it with the allergies in the air. Ah, summertime! And one of our favorite summer pastimes is swimming in our backyard. Here are some easy do-it-yourself tips to prepare …
