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Preparing Your Car for a Winter Storm

Preparing Your Car for a Winter Storm

It’s time for Christmas with the cranks and, no, I don’t mean the 2004 Tim Allen film. We’re talking about that low droning rrr, rrr, rrrrrr of your engine that leaves you wondering if it will ever start. If temperatures are dropping, and it looks like snow will soon fall, the time has come to give your car a cold weather overhaul. Winter weather brings winter car woes, but with a little preparation, you can have your vehicle ready for the cold, snow, and ice. Tires: Winter weather…
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Safety Tips for Winter Construction

Safety Tips for Winter Construction

Winter presents distinct hazards for those working in the construction industry. Not just slips and falls, but also the possibility of hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, injuries from equipment failures, vehicle accidents, and more. But even in areas where ice, snow, and frigid temperatures are the norm for winter, work must go on. The need to pay close attention to the particular safety requirements of winter is a must for avoiding workplace accidents. Preparedness Monitor weather forecasts: Knowing what the weather will bring helps make vital decisions about whether…
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Fencing for Cold Weather Climates

Fencing for Cold Weather Climates

People living in an area that endures long winters understand the elements can wreak havoc on your property. Oftentimes, one of the first things to get wiped out from a tough winter storm is your fence. Let’s take a look at some of the fencing styles that are best suited for harsh winter conditions, so you can still have a fence standing come the spring. Wood Fences with Metal Posts Even though wood is not the most waterproof or storm-resistant material, when it’s affixed to metal posts, it…
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Best Building Materials to Withstand the Cold

Best Building Materials to Withstand the Cold

When you're building a house, you have to take into account the climate. If it's an area that gets a lot of snow and cold weather, you must ensure that your house can withstand these conditions. One way to do this is to choose materials resistant to the elements that won't crack or chip easily when they freeze or get hit with hard raindrops while they're still wet. Here are some of the best building materials for resisting cold temperatures and how they work. 1. Concrete Concrete is…
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2022 Christmas & Holiday Greeting Video

2022 Christmas & Holiday Greeting Video

A handful of our employees recorded Christmas / Holiday Greetings for you, our wonderful clients. We hope you have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Blessed New Year! There's also a funny blooper reel from the video shoot for you to enjoy! Holiday Greeting Video Holiday Greeting Video Blooper Reel
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2022 Holiday Helper Campaign

2022 Holiday Helper Campaign

For the last several years, we have stopped our practice of purchasing and mailing out costly Christmas cards to our thousands of clients. We instead earmarked those funds to go towards charities in the communities we serve. We emailed our clients and posted on social media for people to vote on which charities we should support. The winners from our 2022 Holiday Helpers Campaign that will receive the largest donation from A and H Insurance are, enCompass Academy, Tiny Toes Foundation, Northern Nevada HOPES, and Yerington Food Pantry!…
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