Your home is more than just a roof over your head. It’s also one of your most valuable assets. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure your homeowner’s insurance not only protects you but also provides comprehensive coverage for a wide range of situations. Being...
Whether you have owned your home for years or you are a first-time owner, a regular maintenance schedule is important for the upkeep of every house – no matter what time of the year. By inspecting your home monthly and keeping up with routine projects, a regular...
From gas to food to clothing, consumers in the United States continue to feel the financial impact of rising inflation, supply chain issues, labor costs, extreme weather-related losses, and now tariffs. According to Bankrate, the average cost of homeowners insurance...
Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days as prices rise on just about everything. If you live in a state prone to cold weather and use gas, oil, electricity, or a wood stove, there are numerous ways you can save on heating costs for your home this winter....
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for heavy rains, which can lead to slippery driving and property damage. So what can a homeowner do to help avoid the hassle...
Between 2014 and 2018, fire departments across the United States responded to an estimated 13,820 fires in which clothes dryers ignited, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Of those fires, there were annually an average of seven deaths, 344 injuries...
Did you know? Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of home fires year after year.
For areas of the country that deal with bitter cold, snow and ice can bring unwelcomed damage to your home. An example of such damage are ice dams which are ridges of ice that form when heat inside your home enters the attic and melts snow on the roof. As the snow...
With temperatures falling across many parts of the country, it’s a good time to start thinking of preparing your home for harsh winter conditions like snow and ice. This process, called winterization, is usually performed in the fall before excessive cold arrives....