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title: Freedom Insurance Blog Posts from 2020
description: Blog posts published by Freedom Insurance in 2020
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# Past Articles

## Published in 2020

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[**It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?** — We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, the new school year is upon us. — And as you get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else — your home. It won’t just be good for you; in many instances, removing clutter also means removing… — Nov 19, 2020](/blog/2020/its-back-to-school-time-is-your-house-ready)

[**10 Things to do to Prepare Your Home for Fall** — Fall is a wonderful time — if your home is ready for it. So enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, but do a little preventative maintenance while you’re at it. You’ll fix small problems before they become big, and big ones before they become catastrophes. Here are 10 tips to help: — **Look up.…** — Nov 19, 2020](/blog/2020/10-things-to-do-to-prepare-your-home-for-fall)

[**Tips for Power Tool Safety** — What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. — Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep all of your fingers and… — Sep 4, 2020](/blog/2020/tips-for-power-tool-safety)

[**What is water backup coverage and why is it important?** — Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost $5,000-$10,0… — Aug 7, 2020](/blog/2020/what-is-water-backup-coverage-and-why-is-it-important)

[**Why You Need Service Line Coverage** — Let’s spare a moment for something most of us use every day yet probably take for granted: our service lines. We rely on them for access to water, electricity, gas, Internet connection, and more, but only think about them when service is interrupted. And when that happens, you may be surprised by… — Apr 3, 2020](/blog/2020/why-you-need-service-line-coverage)

[**What to Consider When Choosing Auto Insurance** — Carrying a minimum amount of auto insurance is required by state laws, so you can’t legally drive without it. Yet while the minimum amount keeps your premiums lower, it can also put you at great risk if you have an accident. And after an accident is not the time to find out you’re underinsured. —… — Mar 6, 2020](/blog/2020/what-to-consider-when-choosing-auto-insurance)

[**5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips** — Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO also is responsible for more than 400 deaths in America each year, according to… — Feb 7, 2020](/blog/2020/5-carbon-monoxide-safety-tips)

[**When Roadside Assistance Isn’t Enough** — If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the highway with an RV issue, you know what a life saver roadside assistance can be. Whether you need a battery charged, a tire changed, or a tow you’re often back on the road in no time — and maybe with an amusing story to chuckle about later. — But what if… — Jan 3, 2020](/blog/2020/when-roadside-assistance-isnt-enough)