Petruzelo Blog

Running a contracting business comes with risk. Whether you’re a general contractor, roofer, remodeler, electrician, plumber, or another construction professional, every job brings different people, properties, equipment, and potential liabilit...

Connecticut weather can change quickly. Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, falling trees, and power outages can create problems for homeowners, drivers, and businesses across the state. While you can’t control the weather, you can take st...

You move into your new home before your old one sells. You’re completing a major renovation and temporarily living somewhere else. Or perhaps you’ve inherited a property that’s going to remain empty while you decide what to do with ...

Whether you’re commuting through Wallingford, driving the kids to school in North Haven, heading down I-91 from Meriden, or traveling anywhere across New Haven County, Connecticut drivers should be aware of several changes taking effect October...

If your roof was installed 15 years ago using “30-year shingles,” you might assume you have another 15 years before you need to think about replacing it. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. For Connecticut homeowners, the age and conditi...

Most people don’t think about their auto insurance until a renewal notice arrives—or they need to file a claim. But your insurance needs aren’t static. Changes to your household, vehicle, commute, and lifestyle can all affect the coverage...

Cyberattacks aren’t only a concern for large corporations. Small and midsize businesses throughout Connecticut increasingly rely on email, cloud software, online payments, customer databases, and other technology to operate every day. That conv...

Heavy rain is nothing unusual in Connecticut, but when the water starts rising around your home, your sump pump can become one of your basement’s most important defenses. What happens if the power goes out, your sump pump fails, and water enter...

As summer winds down and students prepare to head back to school, Connecticut roads become noticeably busier. High school students begin driving to class, college students return to campus, and families spend more time on the road for sports, activit...

Owning a home comes with many responsibilities, including helping to keep your property safe for family, friends, neighbors, and visitors. But accidents can happen, even when you’ve taken every precaution. Whether it’s a guest slipping on...