How to protect your home from carbon monoxide poisoning
These days we rely more than ever on the central heating boiler to keep the home warm and to provide hot water. Your boiler may be running all day, day in, day out, but how do know if it is working properly? If the flame-producing fuel doesn’t burn correctly, then you could be at risk of […]
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Protect your home against water damage in 6 easy steps
‘Escape of water’ is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. Yet a few simple precautions can reduce the risk of serious water damage to your home. If you do have a problem, use your stopcock to cut off the flow of water and minimise the damage caused. Our research shows that […]
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11 ways to make your home more energy efficient
Become more energy efficient and save on your bills! The spring months in Ireland tend to be chillier than we all might like, and the temptation to turn the thermostat up a few notches can be irresistible. But with higher temperatures come higher gas and electricity bills, so it can be tricky to find the right balance. […]
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12 ways to keep your home safe from burglars
With St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to look forward to, it’s the perfect time to take that much-needed break away with the family. Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect opportunity for would-be intruders to pounce on your empty home. The majority of burglaries are committed by thieves taking advantage of opportunities such as unlocked doors, vulnerable […]
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1 in 3 young women to risk home security this Christmas – thanks to social media
Almost 80 percent of young women in Ireland are ramping up their home security this Christmas – but one in three will jeopardise their attempts thanks to oversharing on social media, says AA Home Insurance. A survey of over 5,000 people revealed that women aged between 17 and 24 years old are most likely to […]
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Annual cost of running a home down first time in 4 years
Mortgage payments plummet despite 6.2% rise in property asking price The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has dropped for the first time in four years to €16,210.49 – equating to about 41 percent[i] of the current average Irish national wage – according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The […]
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Reduce the risk of fire in your home this winter
Winter is a time when we can look forward to luxuries such as lazing beside a roaring open fire or lighting a few candles to set the mood, but both these things can pose as serious fire hazards. Follow our AA Home Insurance tips to help reduce the risk of a fire spreading in your […]
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What to do if you get a burst pipe
Burst pipes can be a nightmare. Should you meet this experience it is important that you act fast in order to minimise damage. Here are some AA Home Insurance tips to follow if you get a burst pipe in your home. Locate your stopcock. AA research indicates that one in three people don’t know where […]
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How to bleed a radiator
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you’ll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head […]
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Top tips on how to burgle proof your home
We are now well and truly into to the swing of September where evenings are beginning to get shorter and your degree of vulnerability to home burglaries are somewhat increased. We have compiled some top tips to ensure you don’t fall victim to the latest break-in. Home security It would be good practice to develop […]
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