Personal and Professional Cyber Security Tips
This blog post was originally posted in 2016. It was updated in March of 2023 We live in a world of vast technological advancement that allows us to do things our parents could only dream of. In the click of a button, you can instantly have food delivered to your door or talk to someone on the other side of the world. Unfortunately, as we...
Read More Protect Your Home and Property in all Types of New England Weather
How to Prepare for a Rain, Wind or Snow Weather Event Rain, wind, snow, repeat. As Bostonians, we are all too familiar with this predictable cycle of weather. From the heavy rains and river floods of spring, to the violent thunder and lightning storms of summer, to the gusty winds and overflowing gutters and drains of fall, to the freezing temps and noreasters of winter,...
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to Winter Home Prep
The last thing you want to be doing is cleaning out your gutters when it’s 20 degrees outside and snowing, which is why now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead! This winter home preparation checklist has tips to make your home more energy efficient while also getting it ready for winter snow, ice and wind. Reverse Your Ceiling...
Read More Flood Insurance vs Homeowners Insurance: The Differences You Should Understand
Mother Nature can be unpredictable. For five days in August, Texas and Louisiana saw an unprecedented 50 inches of rain in parts of the state. Less than a week later Florida was bracing for the largest ever recorded hurricane, Irma. On the heels of Irma came Jose and then Maria, whose force left Puerto Rico without power and completely devastated. The month of September 2017...
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to A Master Condo Insurance Policy
As a member of a Homeowners Association, you are responsible for making key decisions that impact your community and budget. Here at Gilbert Insurance, we know that this position comes with a lot of responsibility, and we want to help. As trusted advisors of the community, we have worked with condominium associations throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore and have the expertise to smoothly...
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to Summer Pool Safety
There’s no better way to cool off in the summer in Reading and throughout Greater Boston than to take a dip in your own backyard pool. With record high temperatures lately we know the first thing you want to do is jump right in, but as your local experts on all things safety, the Gilbert Insurance team wants to remind you of a few precautions....
Read More Gilbert’s Guide to Umbrella Insurance
This April you may need an umbrella for more than just a rainy day. Here’s a scenario — you’re taking your kids to an afternoon movie when they start fighting in the backseat. Your attention shifts from the road to them for a brief moment and before you know it, you’ve rear-ended the car in front of you. Of course, you had to hit a...
Read More How to Get Rid of Ice Dams
Are you worried about an ice dam forming on your roof? You’re not alone. With all of the ice and snow piling up from recent storms, ice dams are a concern for many home and business owners. Here at Gilbert, we know what a hassle ice dams and subsequent water damage can be, so we put together a quick guide to help you recognize, get...
Read More What to Know Before Renting a House
Tired of living in an apartment, but not ready to commit to buying your own home? Or maybe, you are new to North of Boston and want to explore the towns and schools near your work before you buy. Renting a house may be a great option for you. Generally, home rentals will offer more space along with more amenities compared to renting an apartment,...
Read More 5 Things To Consider Before Putting Solar Panels On Your Home
There are approximately 16,000 homes in Massachusetts today that have solar panels, and that number is expected to double in just a few years. Why is the solar craze heating up so quickly? In part, it’s due to some exciting news for homeowners from the federal government. In a highly unexpected move, the feds preemptively extended the 30% investment tax credit for installing a Solar...
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