serious “The Dark Crystal” for kids who are a little older. As with Netflix and Hulu, this service also has a parental control feature, ensuring kids don’t watch anything that may be inappropriate. DISNEY+ Disney+ will be the newest streaming service, which is set to be released later this year. Families will have access to classic Disney movies as well as other content that Disney has influenced. They’ll even have exclusive access to the newest Disney creations. It’s been speculated that anticipated titles “Captain Marvel,” “Toy Story 4,” and “Frozen 2,” will only be available to stream on Disney+. Parents can rest easy knowing that R-rated films won’t be available through this new service as Disney wants to keep its family- friendly approach.
and restrictions for what their children can watch. You’ll never miss an episode of “Ninjago” or “Sesame Street” again! Their prices are reasonable as well, with Netflix plans ranging from $8.99–$15.99 a month and Hulu being slightly cheaper at $5.99– $11.99 a month. AMAZON PRIME VIDEO For parents who are already Amazon Prime members, the Amazon Prime Video is included with their membership. Those who aren’t can enjoy this streaming service by itself for $8.99 a month. Offering an extensive collection of titles of multiple genres, Amazon Prime Video is a great streaming service. Movies range from “The Daniel Tiger Movie: Won’t You Be Our Neighbor” for your toddler to the more
Finding that perfect streaming service for your family can cause parents some stress. There are so many options, and it can be difficult to determine which services provide child-appropriate content AND won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily there are plenty of affordable platforms that have family- friendly content. NETFLIX AND HULU Known as two of the most popular streaming services that offer family-friendly content, Netflix and Hulu feature plenty of shows and movies that are perfect for kids. For families who own smart TVs or a digital media device, like Roku or Apple TV, both services are available after a quick app download.
Both of these platforms have parental controls, allowing parents to set up accounts
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Washer Box Hoses Insurance Claims the floor or walls. This can rupture the swollen hose, and once a hose bursts open, it can discharge almost 500 gallons of water in an hour. The best way to avoid a burst is to check the hose every 3–5 years. Whenever my team heads to a customer’s house, one of the first things we ask about is the washer box hose. Oftentimes, a burst hose can lead to insurance trouble as well. In fact, washer box hose claims are one of the most common claims homeowners make. However, there’s usually a 1–2% deductible in the entire claim. With a $350,000 house and a 2% deductible, you’re already looking at $7,000 out of pocket. After the homeowner deductible, there’s usually an additional claim cost, which can be anywhere between $5,000–$8,000. Assuming that the cost averages out to $5,000, the total claim is now $12,000. While we managed to help our customer with her plumbing problems, we weren’t able to help lower the costs that she faced. My advice to you would be to check your washer box hoses every few years, you’ll save yourself a lot of future troubles.
One morning, a customer of ours woke to find that her house had been completely flooded. A few inches of water covered her floor, soaking into the furniture and ruining the flooring, while lighter objects had already begun to float away. The flooding, she found out, was due to a burst in her washer box hose. Many homeowners don’t think about turning off the water lines to their washer and keep them open all day, every day. But if the water lines are left open when that hose breaks, it can lead to a home disaster. Our client’s flooding is a perfect example of this. A lot of the cheaper hoses will swell up over time, and new washers tend to pulsate which can cause the machine to hammer against
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