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Seasonal Tips: Winter
Protect Your Boat This Winter
As the weather cools down in Knoxville and the surrounding areas, the opportunities to take your boat out on the water will be few and far between if at all. If you haven't already, you’ll want to make sure that you prepare it for the winter season the right way so that it will still be in excellent shape next year. There are two ways to ensure that your boat is well protected. Winterize your...
Traveling Safe This Holiday Season in Tennessee
The holidays are about spending time with family and friends, which means that many of us will be traveling. However, winter weather can bring a variety of challenges, especially when driving to your next destination. Whether it’s in Knoxville or you’re going out of state, we at Bob Johnson Insurance want to help you stay safe. So, with that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of travel tips and...
Seasonal Household Safety Tips
When the weather changes, so do our habits. Now, instead of spending time lounging in the sun and trying to stay cool from the Tennessee heat, we have to start bundling up and preparing for colder nights and brisk fall days. While the season brings plenty of fun activities (like football games), it can also bring some unexpected hazards. At Bob Johnson Insurance, we want to make sure that...
Be Prepared for Common Winter Vehicle Insurance Claims
As you can imagine, icy roads lead to a spike in auto insurance claims. Here are the ones to watch out for the most. Collisions Even if you’re driving carefully and diligently, someone else could veer off due to ice and slam into you. Depending on the road conditions, you could wind up with a minor fender bender or a severely damaged vehicle. Tree Damage Branches don’t just fall onto roofs. If...
Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter
Depending on the kind of car you drive, winter weather can be a hassle for several reasons. First, the roads are going to be tough to traverse, with black ice and snow causing you to skid and slide all over the place. Second, if your car is exposed to the elements, it may get damaged in the process. In many cases, your battery will die from the cold temperatures. In extreme cases, some of the...
Be Prepared for Common Winter Homeowners Insurance Claims
As we mentioned, the winter is a busy season for insurance agents due to the spike in claims. But what kind of issues are homeowners experiencing the most this time of year? Here are some examples. Roof Damage Most of us don’t pay too much attention to our roofs until they are caving in on us. The added weight of ice and snow can lead to a collapse if you’re not careful. Even if the worst...
Preparing Your Home for Winter
Since your house may get covered in snow and ice, you want to be sure that the severe weather isn’t going to breach the inside, nor leave behind lasting damage that will have to be repaired. Although you can't prevent any and all kinds of problems from occurring, you can avoid many common issues that plague homeowners this time of year. When it comes to protecting your home from the harsh winter...
Preparing for Winter Series
As we’ve seen in years past, winters are getting more brutal and harder to recover from if you’re not prepared. In some areas, buckets of snow and ice can fall in a seemingly endless barrage until you’re covered and potentially snowed in. This kind of weather can wreak havoc on your home and your car, which is why it’s so crucial that you prepare your properties ahead of time. Don’t wait until...
Simple Changes to Lower Your Heating Bill
The weather is starting to cool down, which means that we are bundling up and turning the heat on. If you are like us, then you love staying warm in the fall and winter, but who likes seeing their heating bill go up? We don’t, and you probably don’t either. Did you know that there are some simple and effective changes that you can make around your home to lower your heating bill? Let’s take a...