Category: H&K Blog
“Silent Killers”: Health Hazards for Condo Associations
We’re used to hearing about mold, but what about equally common health hazards like lead, asbestos and radon? Less-commonly talked about does not mean less of a risk. In fact, the impact of these health hazards is very real, and depending on the state you reside, condo associations could be required under the law to […]
read more »Noise Reduction for Your Restaurant
You and your family patronize a neighboring restaurant. The evening starts out nice and quiet but then grows increasingly noisy as more come and go. Between the cooks, wait staff thronging from table to table, and the competing conversations, you realize that the nice night out with your family has been hijacked by excessive noise. […]
read more »Hitting a Pothole: Winter Weather Woes
Ouch! You’re driving along when all of the sudden you encounter a huge bump in the road. Hitting a pothole is never fun. When water freezes, pavement expands, causing potholes to appear left and right when temperatures are below freezing.
read more »Measure Food Waste to Increase Bottom Line
Are your trash cans and dumpsters home to more than leftovers? Research shows that four to 10 percent of food is dumped before it ever reaches the patron! Little by little, food waste thrown away starts to add up. By keeping tabs on how much you waste, you can pinpoint problems areas and correct them […]
read more »How to Create a Home Inventory List
We’re a few weeks into the New Year, and many people have New Year’s resolutions they want to fulfill. One big goal – or food for thought – we try to instill in our homeowner’s insurance clients is the importance of creating a home inventory list.
read more »Disaster Planning for Condo Associations
It’s 2:00 o’clock in the morning when you are awoken from your peaceful slumber by a panicky unit owner. A pipe burst in the upstairs unit and now water is gushing into her condo down below. What do you do? Who do you call in that hour of the morning?
read more »Identity Theft: Protecting Your Restaurant’s Online Presence
As marketing transitions from print to digital, your restaurant finds itself leveraging social media to engage current patrons and bring in new ones along the way.
read more »Dealing with Ice Dams On Your Home
Snow accumulation and freezing temperatures work together to create one pesky three letter word that no homeowner likes – ice. Ice comes in the form of black ice, icicles, and ice dams. Only one threatens your home. Can you guess which one?
read more »Liquor Compliance Checks: Are You Following The Law?
Your bartender is swamped when a young man walks in and asks for a drink. Overwhelmed with patrons, the bartender quickly says “What would you like?” He gets a response and a couple minutes later the young man has a frozen strawberry margarita. Not long after, a bunch of unhappy officers walk through the door […]
read more »General Contractors: Are You Listed As Additionally Insured?
You are building an addition onto a family home that’s going to include a master bedroom, a walk-in closet, and master bathroom. You hire a plumber to handle the piping for the latter, and within a few short months, the master bedroom suite is done and your client is thrilled.
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