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title: Insurance Blog | Active Insurance Solutions
description: Read the Active Insurance Solutions blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Minnesota insurance news.
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# Active Insurance Solutions Blog

## Active Insurance Solutions

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[**It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?** — We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, the new school year is upon us. — And as you get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else — your home. It won’t just be good for you; in many instances, removing clutter also means removing… — Oct 2, 2020](/blog/2020/its-back-to-school-time-is-your-house-ready)

[**Tips for Power Tool Safety** — What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. — Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep all of your fingers and… — Sep 4, 2020](/blog/2020/tips-for-power-tool-safety)

[**What is water backup coverage and why is it important?** — Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost $5,000-$10,0… — Aug 7, 2020](/blog/2020/what-is-water-backup-coverage-and-why-is-it-important)

[**How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands** — It doesn’t take a massive remodel, or a big budget, to make your house feel a little more like home to you. Inside or out, small improvements can make a significant difference — and whether you’re handy or not, you can handle most of them yourself. — Don’t believe it? Just check out our list of… — Jul 10, 2020](/blog/2020/how-to-update-your-home-without-spending-thousands)

[**I Just Bought a New Car. What Insurance Coverage Do I Need?** — Congratulations! After weeks of research, comparing makes and models, and taking test drives you finally bought that brand-new car you wanted. But before you take that well-deserved road trip, check one more item off your list: the right car insurance. — While some auto coverage options are… — Jun 5, 2020](/blog/2020/i-just-bought-a-new-car-what-insurance-coverage-do-i-need)

[**Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster** — A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed – the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. It’s so important to give some advance thought to how you’d handle your pet responsibilities during and after a disastrous storm or other event. — Your family emergency plan should include… — May 1, 2020](/blog/2020/keep-your-pets-safe-in-a-disaster)

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