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Got a new roof in the last five years? Let us know!

If you’ve had a new roof installed within the last five years, let us know so we can update our records. Maybe you’ve experienced hail damage recently and got a new roof as a result. Or perhaps, your roof was simply old...

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If March Winds Get Fierce, Here Are A Few Things You Should Know

March winds can sometimes cause property damage - and it helps to know what to do if that happens. Here in the St. Louis metro area, wind coverage comes standard on homeowners insurance policies. So if March winds turn...

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Resolve to do these things around your house to better protect your family and your investment

It’s impossible to prevent every accident or disaster. But there are some simple steps you can take that will go a long way to protecting both your home and your family. Know your shut-off valves. Few people know where...

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Why it makes sense to insure expensive holiday gifts

If there's going to be something rather out of the ordinary under your Christmas tree this season like a diamond ring, fur coat or some other luxury item, you should probably look into making sure that it's adequately...

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Safe at home for the holidays

When it comes to the holidays, insurance concerns are usually an afterthought. But many enjoyable aspects of the holidays can also pose dangers. Consider the following elements of the holidays - and their potential for...

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Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster

From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...

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Heavy Rain? Be on the Lookout for Heavy Damage

Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many...

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Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes

Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can...

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Make Home Safety a Priority While You’re Away for the Holidays

The holidays can be a great time to get out of town to visit family you rarely get to see, hit the slopes or flee to the beach. Regardless of how you spend your time away, you need to ensure your house stays safe while...

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Protect Your Most Cherished Possessions

If you're like most people, there are certain items you own that you can't imagine ever losing - possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be impossible to replace due to the cost of re-purchasing them or...

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Keep Water from Going Where it Shouldn't

One of the most disheartening experiences is to find flooding or extreme water damage to your treasured home. At Charles Meyer Insurance Agency, we know you want to protect what's important. That's why we're offering...

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Home Security Tips

Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it's home improvement...

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Protect Your Family From the "Silent Killer"

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That's why it's important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect yourself...

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Make Football Season Fun and Safe

Finally, we're welcoming fall, that eagerly anticipated season when we get to enjoy cooler temps, colorful leaves and, of course, football season in Missouri. Football brings with it a whole host of seasonal activities...

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Flood Insurance - What You Should Know

You've probably heard this horror story before - someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. At Charles Meyer Insurance Agency we want you...

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A Home Inventory Will Help You Know What You Own

Why should I have a home inventory? - Your furniture and appliances, clothing, sports or hobby equipment, and electronic goods are all regarded as personal property. Like many people in Missouri, you may own much more...

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Tornadoes Happen Every Year - Are You Prepared?

You don't have to be directly hit by a tornado in Missouri to experience damage. Taking some time to prepare could save you thousands of dollars and hours of clean-up. Know What Your Insurance Covers and How Much You...

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