Tuesday, April 19, 2016If you live in an area where wildfires are a concern, it may be time to take action. Fire season occurs whenever conditions are hot and dry, when there is the highest likelihood that a fire can occur. This happens generally in the summer months, though some areas of the US can have fires begin at any time. READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 19, 2015As you take a closer look at your current home insurance policy, you have to ask yourself the hard questions. Is this really enough coverage? Is this going to protect your family in the event that your home is lost? After all, if you have to have homeowners insurance, you want it to be enough to protect you from a variety of risks. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 4, 2015Many people purchase their homeowners insurance policy without considering what is included in the coverage. All too often, they learn they didn’t purchase enough coverage or changes to their policy impacted how their insurance companies valued their homes after a loss. READ MORE >>
Monday, December 29, 2014At first glance at the title, you might be thinking, “Okay, I clean the screen. That's easy!” You might even be cleaning out the small screen on your dryer every time you use it, which is great. Yes, cleaning the main screen is easy and most of us do that on a regular basis. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 11, 2014 Many people enjoy working in their yard while the weather is warm, but did you know that planning your landscape design is more than just aesthetics? Sure, you want everything to look nice, but with some intentional placement, you can discourage possible intruders and reduce the chance of a robbery. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 1, 2014There is still time for a summer getaway, and many families will try to squeeze in one more trip before school starts for the fall. But keep in mind that thieves target homes temporarily unoccupied while the owners are enjoying their vacation. Today’s thieves quickly identify such easy targets. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 9, 2014A sustainable landscaping trend sweeping the nation is the installation of rain gardens. These unique additions to yards are attractive and, if planned well, can help the environment, too. A rain garden could make sense on your property if it’s exposed to water runoff from downspouts, roofs, driveways or other routes by which melting snow or year-round storm waters drain. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 13, 2014While you clean your home regularly, it's a good idea give it a thorough scrub-down at least once each year to catch everything that's put off and neglected. Spring cleaning can be intimidating, but nothing will get done until you start. Use these five tips to make your home shine with cleanliness - for at least a day! READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 22, 2014It’s a home feature that can make prospective buyers nervous: a septic tank. Part of a home’s wastewater system, a septic tank is found in households that aren’t served by municipal sewers. Instead, these standalone systems are designed to dispose of and treat the household’s wastewater independently. READ MORE >>
Monday, November 18, 2013Did you know that safer houses can typically be insured for less? It makes sense when you think about it. Insurance providers are businesses, and therefore covering an unsafe house poses a big financial risk for multiple claims. Safer homes are less risky and insurance providers often reward conscientious homeowners with lower premiums. READ MORE >>
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