What alarms and sensors do you need in your home? The answer is different for everyone. But, whatever your situation, today’s technology has you covered with options including online monitoring and more. Here are some common alarms, including two everyone needs to have, and three many people should at least consider: Smoke alarms No matter where […]

You’ve seen these people on the news or in your local paper. Maybe you’ve seen them in person at a local park or beach in winter. Maybe you’re even one of them. Who are they? And why are they jumping into a freezing body of water? The origin of the polar bear plunge, as these […]

Now that summer’s over and the weather is cooling down, it’s time to think about pulling your boat out and putting it away until next year. As you begin to prepare your boat for the winter, take the time to make sure it still has the right insurance protection. After all, we here at DeWees […]

Despite the fact that Halloween in Columbia involves walking around at night amongst ghouls and witches, it really only takes a little common sense to make the night safe for everyone. Here are five questions to ask so your entire family, even pets, can enjoy a safe and fun evening of trick-or-treating or handing out […]

If there’s anything more satisfying than melting into the couch following a multi-course Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the fixings, it has to be shopping for the best deals of the season the day after in Columbia. Hitting the shops on Black Friday has become a ritual that is as all-American as watching fireworks on […]