Category: Home Insurance
Where to Look for Damage After a Storm
Posted: June 22, 2016
Where to Look for Damage After a StormWhen a big storm hits the New Orleans area, you hunker down inside and rely on your home to protect you and your family. Once that storm passes, though, it’s time to repay the favor by identifying damage and protecting your home from further issues. The National Storm Damage Center has a number of resources and tips for homeowners in Metairie. Here are four major things...
Home Appliance Hazards That You Need to Stop Overlooking
Posted: April 27, 2016
Home Appliance Hazards That You Need to Stop OverlookingThere’s a ticking time bomb in your house right now, waiting to strike when you least expect it. In fact, there might even be more than one. And each can cause thousands and thousands of dollars in damage. We here at TWFG - Rick Rogers Insurance are talking about faulty appliance hoses, of course. Consider your humble washing machine: According to the Insurance Institute for Business &...
Flood Prevention and Safety in Metairie
Posted: March 23, 2016
Flood Prevention and Safety in MetairieAs we know all too well here in Metairie and the New Orleans area, preparation fora flood is just as critical as with other types of emergencies. But before getting into how you can prevent, limit or react to flooding, it’s important to note that flood damage is typically not covered by your homeowners or renters insurance. However, there are specialized flood insurance programs that we at...
What to Check for When Spring Rolls Into Metairie
Posted: March 16, 2016
What to Check for When Spring Rolls Into MetairieWhen springtime rolls around in Metairie, Louisiana, almost everyone thinks of cleaning. That’s fine (we probably all need to do a little more of that, after all), but there’s something even more important to keep in mind: home maintenance. So when it’s time to set your clocks ahead for daylight-saving time and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, give your home a...