With spring cleaning far behind, and summer fun all but over, it’s time to start fall home maintenance. Fall is the perfect time to perform important maintenance to your home, so you’re not caught in the middle of...

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Do you have the winter blues? Cabin fever? Looking for a way to pass the time? If you’re stuck inside this winter, why not take a few minutes to make a home inventory? If disaster strikes, or your home is burglarized...

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Backyard entertaining has gotten more elaborate in recent years. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the Central New York backyard season, and today’s playsets involve more than a simple set of swings and a slide....

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Congratulations! Your child (technically, now an adult) just graduated college and is embarking on the transition into real adult life. For new college graduates, it’s an exciting time filled with many “firsts.” They...

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Finding the right pet insurance policy is a lot like housebreaking a puppy: It takes time, patience and knowledge. In fact, with terms such as per condition, per year, lifetime coverage, time limited, coverage reset,...

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Sometimes, a basic homeowner's policy just isn't enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it's important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage...

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For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, having fun and creating memories - whether at home or away But for some families, the holiday is a nightmare. Each year, homes in...

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You'll no doubt hear the phrase "Happy Holidays!" about a thousand times over the next month. Here at Masterpole-Murphy, we'd like to change that a little bit: "Happy - and Safe - Holidays!" While the holidays certainly...

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