May 2025

10 steps to secure your ride

by Rick Drewry May 26, 2025

You wear a helmet, you pay attention to the road, you make sure other drivers pay attention to you—protection is the name of the game when you’re in...


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Detect home emergencies with these 5 devices

by American Modern May 25, 2025

You work hard to protect your house, but you can’t be expected to detect every danger that threatens it. What if you’re out of the house when a fire...


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Safety tips to keep in mind this Labor Day

by American Modern May 24, 2025

Labor Day is all about having fun in the sun and spending time with family and friends. But vacant homes, fireworks, grills, and even the sun can pose...


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10 safety tips to follow during Halloween

by American Modern May 21, 2025

The apples have been bobbed, the pumpkins carved, the cobwebs hung, and the spooky movies survived (barely). Halloween. It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year...


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Don’t let your bonfire go up in smoke with these 6 tips

by American Modern May 20, 2025

Whether you’re roasting marshmallows at the campground or hanging out with friends in your backyard, bonfires are a fun way to keep warm and socialize. But fire is...


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How to treat these 3 cyber tricks

by American Modern May 20, 2025

Halloween is a few short days away, and under the cover of the dark web, cyber criminals are refining their sinister methods. And they’re only getting more sneaky and...


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Is your motorcycle coverage a perfect fit?

by American Modern May 20, 2025

Not all bikes are the same. Insurance isn’t all the same, either. Picking good motorcycle insurance is more than just choosing between comp and collision or liability-only. Here...


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Your guide to fall maintenance

by American Modern May 20, 2025

Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses, apple picking—fall is full of outdoor fun. It’s also a sign that colder weather is on the way. As you head...


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Mid-year insurance checklist

by American Modern May 19, 2025

With the year halfway through, summer is the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on the past few months. Take this opportunity to evaluate any...


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How to winterize your motorcycle in 7 simple steps

by Rick Drewry May 19, 2025

Cold temperatures are settling in, which means motorcycle riding season is coming to an end. Unless you live in the southwest or southern states, odds are you will...


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9 steps to winterizing your collector vehicle

by Rick Drewry May 18, 2025

It’s not an ordinary car. It needs more than ordinary care—especially when prepping it for winter hibernation. Collector vehicles face potential hazards all year round, even while sitting...


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Your guide to summer maintenance

by American Modern May 18, 2025

The first day of summer is almost here! Time to start tackling some those home care projects on your list. Home improvement stores are full of warm-weather ideas...


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Tie-downs are crucial for manufactured homes

by American Modern May 16, 2025

Tie-downs are crucial when it comes to the safety of any manufactured home. Because manufactured homes are very lightweight, strong winds are more likely to get under and...


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6 wildfire evacuation preparation tips

by American Modern May 14, 2025

While wildfire season often occurs during the summer, a wildfire could start at any time if the conditions are right. With how unpredictable and fast the wildfires are, surviving begins...


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Pro Tip: Clear your Cache

by Laura Brown May 12, 2025

If you run into an unusual error while using this site, try clearing your cache — it can resolve it quickly. Clear cache instructions


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Why skirting is a must for manufactured homes

by American Modern May 10, 2025

When choosing a manufactured home that fits your style and needs, it’s important to remember to buy and install the skirting. Not only is the skirting used to...


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Our top 5 tips for boat and yacht maintenance

by American Modern May 07, 2025

Any day spent on the water is a good day. And who wouldn’t want more fun, sun and getting nothin’ done? Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer or you rely...


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6 simple steps can help minimize your exposure to wildfires

by American Modern May 06, 2025

Wildfire risk used to be seasonal, but in many states, it is now a year-round risk. Brush and forest fires cause extensive damage every year, and it’s not...


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Stay current with e-bikes

by American Modern May 05, 2025

Bicycling is a whole lot easier than it used to be. The addition of a compact battery and motor has turned a bike into an e-bike, helping riders...


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Check all your boxes with our insurance checklist

by American Modern May 04, 2025

We know how life can get, so we totally get how easy it is to forget to update your home insurance policies when things change. But don’t worry!...


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Halloween hacks that protect against rental property nightmares

by American Modern May 04, 2025

So, you’ve done the hard part and purchased a rental property. You’ve bought deadbolts, security devices, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers to keep your tenants safe. You’ve also...


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Your collector car & hurricanes: What you should know

by American Modern May 03, 2025

August and September are prime months for hurricanes. Your state’s emergency management agency, or the local Red Cross office, can provide detailed emergency planning information for your life...


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Working from home: Making it work for you

by American Modern May 02, 2025

Still working from home? To help you co-manage work and home life – and stay productive at the same time – we gathered a few helpful tips to...


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7 tips for safer online shopping

by American Modern May 01, 2025

Use the following 7 tips to help keep your information secure while shopping online, and share them with your friends and family too! (more…)


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We’ll help pay to get your boat, yacht, or car out of harm’s way

by American Modern May 01, 2025

When someone yells, “Get out of the way!” you should. In fact, we’ll pay you for getting out of the way.  One of the benefits of your Boat...


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