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3 Ways to Save Money on Vacation Home Insurance
Your dream vacation home is or will soon be yours – what an exciting time in your life! However, amidst all the excitement, it’s important to learn about insurance and understand that if your home is near a body of water or not inhabited year round, it’s more at risk...
6 Boating Safety Tips
Keep Safety in Mind as Boating Season Begins Unfortunately, every summer includes fun weekends on the water that take a turn for the worse when accidents occur. Often, these accidents on the water could have been prevented with just a few simple precautions. Don’t let...
Hang Up and Drive: Don’t Be a Distracted Driver
For many Americans, especially those under 40, using a cell phone while driving seems perfectly normal. And considering that there are more than 236 million cell phone users, it’s safe to say that there are many on the road. But is it safe? Statistics say no. Studies...
If I Borrow a Friend’s Car, Am I Insured?
Most people have an idea of what’s covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Knapton, Reade & Woods, we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a car. Now that spring is here and you might be looking to borrow your neighbor’s...
6 Snow Plow Safety Tips
Snow plow safety is a priority here in New Hampshire, given the significant amount of snowfall that must be cleared from the roads each winter. Even for the experienced driver, safely maneuvering a snow plow vehicle is a challenging job. If you are plowing this...
10 Essential Components of a Workplace First Aid Kit
Although no one can foresee workplace accidents and injuries, too often they occur when you least expect. In order to be as prepared as possible, it’s important to understand what supplies should comprise the first aid kits in your workplace. While each industry...
What To Do After a Car Accident
No driver ever expects to be in an automobile accident. However, accidents can happen to the best drivers and there is likely to be confusion in the moments immediately following the collision. As a result, it is not always easy to know what to do next. Assuming you...
10 Snowmobile Safety Tips
With a statewide average annual snowfall of 100 inches or more, New Hampshire is a snowmobile enthusiast's paradise, and safety plays a primary role in the enjoyment of our state’s 7,000 miles of snowmobile trails. People who respect limits, ride responsibly, and are...
6 Ways to Manage Workplace Stress as an Employee
Your workplace is your livelihood; you need your job. However, if you are like most people, your job is not only the source of your income but it also represents a significant source of stress. For workers in today’s high-stress world, developing skills to help you...
How to Build a Winter Survival Kit for Your Car
When a vehicle breaks down in the slippery winter season, freezing temperatures, precipitation, icy roads, limited visibility, and weather delays can strand motorists in life-threatening situations. Having a well-stocked winter survival kit in your vehicle will help...
