Month: March 2023

Safety for Driving With Kids

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Staying safe on the road is one way to keep your insurance costs low. When kids are in the car, it can feel challenging to ensure everyone is traveling safely. Here at Fuhriman Insurance Agency, we aim to help residents of Boise, ID, and the surrounding areas learn more about road safety and auto insurance. Keep reading to learn about safety tips for driving with kids. 

Clear Car Rules

Getting kids on board with rules is much easier when they know what is expected of them. This is why it is essential that you set clear-cut car rules. Some suggestions might be:

  • Seatbelts are worn at all times
  • Soft inside voices while riding
  • Pause fighting and arguing until you have exited the car

When rules are clearly defined and consistently enforced, it is easier for children to follow the rules and remember how important they are. 

Choose Toys Carefully

You should only allow your children to have and play with toys in the vehicle that will not pose a potential risk to you as the driver. It is better to restrict certain toys than to run the risk of the toy causing an accident. Toys that fly or float should not be allowed, such as toy airplanes that can be thrown or balloons. You might also want to limit toys that make loud sudden noises. 

Enforce Car Seat Laws/Rules

It is vital that you follow car seat and booster seat recommendations for your children. You should check with your local police station to find out what car seat requirements are in your area. 

If you want to learn about auto insurance, please get in touch with us at Fuhriman Insurance Agency, serving Boise, ID, and the surrounding areas. 

Top Three Pests Threatening Your Home

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Homeowners can never be too careful when it comes to home threats. Even the smallest things can threaten your home, such as pests. At Fuhriman Insurance Agency, serving Boise, ID, and the surrounding areas, we want to help homeowners make smart home decisions. Keep reading to learn more about the top three pests threatening your home. 

Termites

You probably already know that termites are a threat, but most homeowners do not know what signs to look for that could indicate an infestation. If you notice large chunks of wood missing from wooden structures around your home or wood dust accumulating in odd places, you might have a termite problem. Rather than wait to discover these signs of damage, it is best to have your home checked for termites annually. 

Rodents 

Rodent infestations are not only gross but can also damage your home. Most rodents are gnawers. This means they will chew through essential structures in your home. Rodents will even chew through electrical wires. This puts your home at extreme risk of fires. Rodents will build nests in places they shouldn’t, like HVAC ductwork resulting in damage. Don’t let a rodent infestation go untreated.

Honeybees 

Surprisingly, honeybees can also pose a threat to your home. Although technically, honeybees do not hurt people (unless provoked) and are not dirty if left unchecked; honeybees can cause damage to your home. Honeybee colonies will start to build hives in places they shouldn’t, and it can cause damage to wooden structures. Honeybee colonies also threaten small children and dogs who might disturb the hive. 

If you want to learn about home insurance, please contact us at Fuhriman Insurance Agency, serving Boise, ID, and the surrounding areas.