Great New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
If you haven't thought about a good New Year's resolution yet, you should think about improving your home. Making a few home improvements can make your house look beautiful and increase its property value. Here are some great New Year's resolutions for your home....
From Hand Painting to Electrocoating: The Evolution of Automotive Painting
First impressions are everything. That is why having a nice paint job on your car has everyone complimenting your ride. It is what is on the outside that attracts others to what is on the inside and under the hood of your car. However, it has taken decades of practice...
Drive More Efficiently and Save Money on Fuel with These Tips
With the economy in such a slump and fuel prices hardly getting lower, more and more drivers are trying to figure out ways to save fuel whenever possible. You’ll get closer to ‘E’ if you do not drive your car efficiently and you’ll also see...
Keep the Holidays Happy by Insuring Your New Gifts
How can you make sure you stay happy even after the holidays? Make sure that any new gifts you receive are covered under your home insurance policy. Gifts like jewelry, ATV's, snowmobiles, motorcycles, cars or collectibles may not automatically be covered under your...
Making the Holidays Safer for Your Furry Friend
As the holiday season swings into full gear, don't forget that there are some plants that are dangerous to your pet. Bringing plants inside your home in general can be dangerous if you aren't aware of what pesticides they've been treated with. Poinsettia plants, for...
Fire Safety for Your Home
Home fires can damage your property and put your family in danger, but practicing good fire safety can help keep you and the ones you love safe. Reduce the risk of fire in your home by keeping electrical systems in good working order, storing flammable cleaning...
Test and Replace Your Smoke Alarm Battery!
If you haven't already done it, it's time to change the battery in your smoke detector. Typically, PSAs remind you to do this when it's time to "fall back," which is when we switch from Daylight Saving Time to standard time. That extra hour you get is perfect for...
Advice to Drive Safely at Night
The winter months, with their long hours of darkness, are a challenge to drivers. Colder weather brings more potential hazards, such as icy roads and poor visibility. Deaths from traffic incidents are three times greater during the night than in...
Why You Should Consider a Fire Escape Plan
You never know when a fire may break out in your home. For this reason, it's good to have a fire escape plan prepared in advance. Your plan should be simple but effective in getting you and your family to safety during a fire or other emergency situation....
Keeping Your House Safe While You Are Away Over the Holidays
Going on vacation around the holidays it is supposed to be a fun experience. However, when you consider the fact that your home will be left unattended during this time of year, which is known as being one of the worst seasons for home break-ins, it can cause...
The Steps of Filing a Claim
Having a car accident can be a scary thing. However, the process of getting your car repaired by your insurance company should not be frightening or difficult. When you work with Mike Leonard Insurance, filing a claim is as painless as possible. First, when you have a...
2013 Home for the Holidays…A McKinney Christmas
If you're looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate winter holidays this year, consider McKinney's annual Home for the Holidays. This year's theme is a Dickens of a Christmas, and you can bring the whole family for a day of fun including sledding, live shows,...
Carrollton, Texas Community Events for the Holiday Season
As a suburb of Dallas, Carrollton Texas consistently offers its residents plenty of festive events throughout the year. For the holiday season, you can experience one of the most seasonal stories live. Mark your calendar to attend the Ballet Foundation's rendition of...
Cooking Safely This Thanksgiving
Most fires in the home start in the kitchen as a result of cooking gone awry. With the holiday most known for cooking, Thanksgiving, on the horizon, here are some tips to keep your Texas home safe. First, enact a no-kids zone in the kitchen. The kitchen is where all...
Avoiding Deadly Electric Shock Drowning
Electric shock drowning is a devastating marine problem that many people are sadly unfamiliar with. This type of drowning occurs when electricity seeps into water from boats or docks and incapacitates a victim who swims too close. This type of problem can be...
Answer to the Facebook Compact Car Thefts Contest!
The much-anticipated answer to the Mike Leonard Agency Facebook Compact Car Thefts Contest lies in the upcoming paragraphs of this blog post! In certain areas of the country and state compact car thefts have run rampant in the past few years. The increase of thefts is...
All You Need To Survive The Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time of year and often that stress can lead to increased accidents in the home, on the road, or at the office. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe this holiday season, here are a few tips from Mike Leonard Insurance:...
Enjoy Parades, Shopping and the Scrooge in Plano, Texas
Here in Plano, Texas there is always something happening in the community. For the upcoming holiday season you can participate in parades, gift markets and traditional holiday musicals. Kick off the shopping season with a visit to the Custer Road United Methodist...
How To Remove A Car Stuck In The Mud
The first idea, of course, is to avoid getting stuck in the first place. As long as a vehicle is moving, it isn't quite stuck. That may at first seem too elementary, but there is truth in the notion that stopping in the mud is the best way to get stuck there. Keep it...
Tips for Safe Tailgating
Now that football season is once again upon us, many people are looking forward to enjoying some of the great food and camaraderie that comes from tailgating. However, it’s a good idea to keep some safety tips in mind before you go out to enjoy food with old and...