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7 tips for candle safety.
Sugared snickerdoodle. Sage and citrus. Salted butterscotch. Sicilian lemon. If you’re a candle lover, you probably have all of the above in your collection, and we can’t blame you. However, it’s important to remember that candles are an open flame, and you need to...
A fire safety checklist for your small business.
Ask the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and they’ll say small business owners have an obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace. But, they’ll also say they’re here to help. Just one of the ways they show their support is by offering...
3 life insurance beneficiaries you may not have considered.
At Frankenmuth Insurance, we know death is an uncomfortable topic to talk about. But we also know how important it is to be prepared. Too often, we see someone’s absence take an emotional toll – and a financial one. In a time when people should be grieving the loss of...
What’s the average lifespan of an appliance?
There’s no doubt about it. Owning a home can be an expensive undertaking, especially if your appliances are starting to age. When will your major appliances likely need to be replaced? And how can you help them last longer? According to the National Association of...
5 ways to foster a happy and healthy workforce.
In today’s working world, a happy employee is a productive employee. While almost everyone values a positive company culture (who wouldn’t?!), Millennials are America’s largest workforce, and they’re especially intrigued. In fact, according to USA Today, they’d be...
Home inspections: What experts actually look for.
Congratulations! You made an offer on a home, and the current owners have accepted. Now, your next step is a home inspection – conducted by a certified expert in the industry. Here’s how a home inspection can help Let’s say the inspector discovers the water heater is...
What to do after a hit and run: Your step-by-step guide.
You try your best to avoid them, but accidents happen. And when they do, a true insurance partner can make the situation significantly less stressful. For your convenience, our experts have outlined what to do after a car accident, but what should you do if you’re...
9 ways to save on workers’ compensation insurance.
If you own your own business, you know you need workers’ compensation insurance. In fact, in almost every state, it’s required by law. But this coverage, designed to provide wage replacement and medical benefits to any employee who’s injured on the job, can be costly....