Seriously, Don’t Text and Drive
Distracted driving can be extremely dangerous for both you and those around you. While distracted driving includes talking, eating, using a cell phone or using a navigation system, the most dangerous form of distracted driving is often texting. When you text, you need...
Tips on How to Perform a Simple Maintenance Checkup on Each Headlight
Common sense shows driving safely at night requires that each headlight works properly. Even though you may have good auto insurance coverage courtesy of a Mike Leonard Insurance policy, you need to make sure your car is in good working order. A few simple tips...
Moving Tips for a Smoother, Easier Move
Good organization is the key to a successful move. By planning ahead, you can organize every aspect of your move so that it goes more smoothly. Here are some moving tips to get you started. Purge and then pack: Get rid of items you no longer want or need to make room...
Be Prepared: Know How to Jump Your Car
Jumping a car battery is a skill you will almost certainly find useful at some point in your life. The trick is to learn how before you need to know. To jump a battery: Park the car that will give the charge as close as possible to the car that needs jumping. Connect...
Preparing Your Car For The Cold
It's that time of year again, the weather is getting cooler, leaves are changing and you need to winterize your vehicle. Even if you don't live in the coldest of climates preparing for cold weather will make sure that you vehicle runs efficiently all year long. ...
Keep Safe This Halloween
As exciting as Halloween can be for children, it is also a time for parents to exercise great caution to ensure their little ones are safe as they enjoy the fun. By following these simple safety tips, you can count on having a safe and enjoyable time. ...
Learn to Stay Safe During Fire Prevention Week
Many fires occur during the holiday period that spans Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, which is understandable given all the tasks that compete for people’s attention. With that in mind, we’d like to point out some useful information...
Scare on the Square in Historic Downtown McKinney
Are you looking for a scary good time? If so, you won’t want to miss the Scare on the Square this October. This Halloween event is slated to take place in historic downtown McKinney on October 31, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Residents are looking forward to...
Summers Over, It’s Time to Prepare Your Boat For Colder Weather
With winter right around the corner, you will be using your boat less, and need to start thinking about how to prepare it for the cooler months. While it may seem strange, retiring your boat for the winter can be hard on it, especially if not prepared properly before...
October Events in Frisco Square
Frisco Square has the following fun events coming up in October. Light the Night Walk - Saturday, October 26th at 5pm. Join thousands of walkers from the community in support of Champions for Cures. Anyone can walk! Participants will carry...
2013 Downtown Plano Feast-ival
The 2013 Downtown Plano Feast-ival will take place on Saturday, October 26th in Historic Downtown Plano from 10am to 8pm. Bring your family or meet up with friends and plan to spend the day supporting this worthwhile cause! Proceeds of the event will be donated...
What You Need to Know About Home Insurance
Homeowners insurance can be so complex that you may feel that you need a guide to understand it. However, it's actually fairly straightforward as long as you take it step by step. Most homeowner insurance policies cover damage to your property and your possessions....
Prepare Your Home For The Fall Season
It is fall and the season to get your home ready for cooler temperatures. There are things you should be looking after to prepare your home. Mike Leonard Insurance Agency is pleased to provide this list of simple reminders for the upcoming season. • Change your...
When You’ll Need Renters Insurance
There are many times in your life that renters insurance may become absolutely essential. Renters insurance is one of the most affordable insurance packages that you can own, but it protects virtually all of your property from damage and theft. If a disaster occurs or...
Your Home Insurance Might Cover Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the most rapidly increasing forms of crime today, and it can be very difficult to prevent. Since practically any system can be compromised, including third-party systems not under your control, it becomes necessary to protect yourself through...
Ways to Be a Better Homeowner
Homeownership can be the most difficult job you'll ever have. If you want to be a better homeowner, the key is usually organization and planning ahead. This is especially true if you're simply preparing to become a homeowner in the future. Homeowners want to keep all...
4th Annual Mother Son Mash on October 12
The Carrollton, Texas police department is once again putting together their Mom and Son Monster Mash on Saturday October 12th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. The fun event is being held at Creekview High School at 3201 Old Denton Road. The Mother and Son Mash is a Halloween...
Most Expensive States For Auto Insurance
Auto insurance premiums depend on many different factors, such as your driving history, the type of vehicle you have, your age and even your credit. Insurance premiums also vary depending on where you live, as certain areas have higher levels of risk and higher costs...
Avoid Staged Car Accidents
Staged car accidents are set up by criminals to force other drivers into an accident. The criminal then makes a claim against the other driver's (your) auto insurance. Here are some ways you can avoid being a victim of a staged car accident. Types of Staged Accidents...
It’s Football Season!
It is football season in Texas and who doesn’t want an easy to cook recipe for a dish that is great for a meal or snacks? Here is an slow cooker recipe for shredded or barbecue chicken that your guests will love and is crazy easy to fix. Take four large frozen...