Saving Some Green this St. Patrick’s Day

Did you know that blue used to be the color associated with St. Patrick’s Day? According to latintimes.com, this holiday was originally the day Catholics in Ireland paid tribute to their Saint Patrick. Due to the green in the Irish flag, the iconic clover Saint Patrick used in his teachings about Catholicism, and Ireland’s nick name “The Emerald Isle” the color was changed to green. However, St. Patrick, leprechauns, and pots of gold aren’t all we associate with this color! We are always looking for ways to save some money and keep that green in our pockets! Here are three key points realtor.com suggests we follow in order to possibly qualify for discounts on our home insurance: 1) Home security: Having a security system can do more than just put your mind at ease! Depending on your provider, have a centralized system could save you 15% on your policy!  2) Fire Safety: installation of smoke, carbon monoxide, and heat detectors, as well as having a sprinkler system and plenty of fire extinguishers could prompt discounts to be added to your policy! Also make sure to safely store flammable substances. 3) Home maintenance: recently renovated and newer homes tend to receive discounts. Be sure to check the age of your electrical wiring and roof, install handrails alongside staircases, and have a fence around your pool to increase your chances of saving some money (and headache)! Don’t forget to wear green this St. Patty’s day, and keep a little in your wallet too! -PKA