How to Check Your Property for Damage After a Storm When a big storm hits Northern New Jersey, you hunker down inside, relying on your home to protect you and your family. Once that storm passes, though, it’s time to repay the favor — identifying damage and protecting your home from further issues. … More
Be Careful When You Play With Fire, Even in the Backyard It’s a great feeling to hang out with friends and family around a blazing fire in your backyard in Springfield — unless, of course, that fire blazes a little too much. While a fire pit can be a wonderful addition to your home, … More
Contractors must register with the state in order to build new homes. They also have to warrant each new home built and provide warranty follow-up services. Plumbers, electricians and home improvement contractors are also required to be licensed in New Jersey. To find out if a new homebuilder contractor is licensed in New Jersey, call 609-984-7910. To find … More
Read your flood policy. What coverage’s did you purchase? Begin to dry out the building and personal property. Keep a/c or furnace fan running, to assist in drying out of the property. If no heating/cooling, keep windows open and have fans blowing to assist in drying. Try to find documents relating to the purchase of the … More
Put the top down and hit the road in Springfield If you’re one of those drivers who has long dreamed of dropping the top and heading across New Jersey, New York & Pennsylvania and beyond, we here at Reiner Insurance have some buying tips for you. And before we forget, make sure you’ve got plenty … More
Effective July 1, 2014 in New Jersey, the fines for talking or texting on a hand-held wireless communications device will increase. First time offenders will face a fine of $200-$400. The fine associated with a second offense will increase to $400-$600 and drivers who are caught a third time or more, will face a fine … More
Protect your college grad with the right insurance College graduation is an exciting time for students and their parents alike. And, while it’s easy to be immersed in graduation parties and focused on first-job jitters, it’s a time of major transitions and big decisions, and it’s essential to prepare graduates for what comes next. One … More
Time to Honor Dad With summer drawing near and the weather warming up, New Jersey neighborhoods come alive with the sights and sounds of the season: lawnmowers, power tools and backyard barbecues, to name a few. For many people, those things all bring to mind one specific person: Dad. And since Father’s Day … More
Stop Wasting Energy — and Money — This Spring Are you tired of high utility bills landing in your mailbox? Not sure how to lower those bills without turning your heat way down or taking cold showers? Nearly 70 percent of the average home’s energy use falls into four main categories, according to … More
Potholes and puddles and glare, oh my! As the seasons change, so do road conditions. While winter snow and ice generally prevail as far as challenging road conditions go, Stay safe on the road this spring by following these eight driving tips from AARP Driver Safety: 1. Spring showers bring May flowers-and wet driving conditions. … More
