Your roof is the first line of defense against a disaster striking your home. Many homeowners have been pushing their roof’s age to the limit. Some homeowners are trying to use their insurance policies to perform basic maintenance on their home. Aging roofs impact more than just one family’s insurance policy – it can affect […]
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Grilling Season Safety Tips
While grilling can be a year-round activity, grill usage – as well as grilling accidents and fires – spike in the summer months, especially around the summer holidays, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. We would like to go over some of the dangers of grilling, causes of grill fires and […]
Read MoreHome Insurance Policy Reviews
Insurance is important, so it should not be one of those things you set and forget. Reviewing your insurance policies can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. While the best course of action is to have a conversation with your insurance agent, we wanted to provide a few high-level examples of what […]
Read MoreShould I Insure My Home-Based Business?
For the budding entrepreneurs and business owners, starting a home-based business has a lot of perks, like being able to make your own hours and saving money on renting a workspace. While there are many factors that go into maintaining a successful business, insuring it tends to get ignored. You may be surprised to learn […]
Read MoreAn Energy Audit Can Tell You If Your Home Is As Efficient As It Could Be
Drafty windows, leaky faucets, dirty air filters; are all common issues in homes across the country and they are not just annoying, they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program estimates that homeowners can save 5% to 30% on annual energy costs by […]
Read MoreCan Non-Married Roommates Be On The Same Renter’s Insurance Policy?
This is a great question and the answer of whether a non-married roommates can be listed on the same renter’s insurance policy depends on the insurance company’s eligibility guidelines. Several insurance companies will allow non-married roommates to be listed on one renter’s insurance policy. The insurance company will either list both individuals as co-named insureds […]
Read MoreTackling Your Closet
As we welcome spring, we should also welcome the dreaded spring cleaning. Let us talk about the place you go regularly but secretly dread – your closet. Closets are the black holes of a home; they slowly draw in all kinds of things that should go somewhere else or have lost their usefulness. Tackling the […]
Read More4 Things To Do Before You Move Into Your New Home
You just bought a new home, congratulations! Now that you have the keys and before there is any furniture is in your home, it may need some attention before you move in. Doing some projects before the furniture arrives may help make the first days living in your new home safer and less stressful. We […]
Read MoreUpdate Your Home Without Spending Thousands
It does not 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 you can handle most of them yourself, even if you are not handy. Check out our list of ideas below, from […]
Read MoreHow To Guide To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete burning of any carbon-containing material, including gasoline, natural gas, propane, coal or wood. CO is dangerous because it replaces oxygen in the blood and interferes with the transport of needed oxygen to cells in the body. Safety Tips Many incidents involving carbon monoxide […]
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