--- title: RIGHTSURE Blog description: Read RIGHTSURE blog and stay informed with RightSure’s Arizona insurance blog! Expert tips on home, auto, & business coverage for Tucson and the Western US --- # INSURANCE BLOG ## from RIGHTSURE [RIGHTSURE Whitepapers](/whitepapers) [Get an Insurance Quote](/insurance-quotes) * * * [**Safe, Secure Shopping: Tips for Black Friday** — It's become almost as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and football: Black Friday, the morning-after (or in some cases evening-after) shopping spree. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, an event in its own right. Unfortunately, the massive crowds it draws can lead to parking lot… — Nov 6, 2015](/blog/2015/11/safe-secure-shopping-tips-for-black-friday) [**Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Fall** — Fall brings more than just changing leaves and shorter days. In many areas, it also comes with a shift in weather conditions that can have a serious impact on your home. And, don’t forget, winter is right around the corner, too. — Before the rain and cold take over, it’s time to do some routine… — Oct 2, 2015](/blog/2015/10/your-home-maintenance-checklist-for-fall) [**4 Ways to Help All Children Have a Great School Year** — It's back-to-school time, and, if you have school-age children, your household is likely bustling with activity and filling up with books and backpacks. There are other households and school districts in your community, however, that have limited resources and could use some help gearing up for the… — Sep 4, 2015](/blog/2015/09/4-ways-to-help-all-children-have-a-great-school-year) [**Keep Cool While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down** — Two thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total of $11 billion each year running them. — Our guess is that most of those households (which may include yours) wouldn’t mind spending a little less to keep their homes cool.… — Aug 7, 2015](/blog/2015/08/keep-cool-while-keeping-your-energy-costs-down) [**Tips for a Safe Fourth of July — From Food to Fireworks** — Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that has something for everyone, whether you like to host (or attend) backyard barbecues, get out on the water or just hang out at home and watch the “bombs”… — Jul 2, 2015](/blog/2015/07/tips-for-a-safe-fourth-of-july-from-food-to-fireworks) [**Commuting by Bike: How to Get to the Office on Two Wheels** — There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they don’t get stuck in traffic, either). And they even have fun — as long as they keep safety in mind at all times, that is. — If you’re just getting… — Jun 5, 2015](/blog/2015/06/commuting-by-bike) [**Getting Your Boat Out of Storage and Into the Water** — Spring is here, and you’re ready to get out on the water. But is your boat ready? — Even if you’ve kept it properly stored for the winter and protected from the elements, there are still a number of things you need to do before hitting the local lakes and rivers. — While much of your focus will be… — May 1, 2015](/blog/2015/05/getting-your-boat-out-of-storage-and-into-the-water) [**Spring Into Home Maintenance Mode in Arizona** — Spring is a time for rejuvenation, and, as the weather gets warmer here in Tucson, Arizona, and the days grow longer, there's a positive energy in the air. Many people decide it's the perfect time for reorganizing and refreshing their homes, while others eagerly get to work in the yard and garden.… — Apr 3, 2015](/blog/2015/04/spring-into-home-maintenance-mode) [**How to Create Your First Garden This Spring** — From genetically modified crops to the environmental and health effects of pesticides, more and more Arizona residents are questioning whether they should grow what they eat. — Wherever you stand on the issues surrounding today’s food supply, however, there are several good reasons to start your… — Mar 6, 2015](/blog/2015/03/how-to-create-your-first-garden-this-spring) [**Helping Seniors Have a Wonderful Winter** — Slippery sidewalks. Freezing temperatures. Power outages. Winter isn't always a wonderland. If you regularly lend a hand to a senior friend or family member here in Arizona, it may be a good time of the year to provide some extra support. Read on to learn some ways you may be able to help. — **…** — Feb 6, 2015](/blog/2015/02/helping-seniors-have-a-wonderful-winter) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18) - [19](/blog.md/page-19) - [20](/blog.md/page-20) - [21](/blog.md/page-21) - [22](/blog.md/page-22) - [23](/blog.md/page-23) - [24](/blog.md/page-24) - [25](/blog.md/page-25) - [26](/blog.md/page-26) - [27](/blog.md/page-27) - [28](/blog.md/page-28) - [29](/blog.md/page-29) - [30](/blog.md/page-30) - [31](/blog.md/page-31) - [32](/blog.md/page-32) - [33](/blog.md/page-33) - [34](/blog.md/page-34) - [35](/blog.md/page-35) - [36](/blog.md/page-36) - [37](/blog.md/page-37) - [38](/blog.md/page-38) - [39](/blog.md/page-39) - [40](/blog.md/page-40) - [41](/blog.md/page-41) - [42](/blog.md/page-42) - [43](/blog.md/page-43) - [44](/blog.md/page-44) - [45](/blog.md/page-45) - [46](/blog.md/page-46) - [47](/blog.md/page-47) - [48](/blog.md/page-48) - [49](/blog.md/page-49) - [50](/blog.md/page-50) - [51](/blog.md/page-51) - [52](/blog.md/page-52) - [53](/blog.md/page-53) - [54](/blog.md/page-54) - [55](/blog.md/page-55) - [56](/blog.md/page-56) - [57](/blog.md/page-57) - [58](/blog.md/page-58)