Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is here and you should use the time to enjoy the cool weather outdoors
and take care of housekeeping chores before winter arrives.
You should tackle any needed maintenance before the weather gets too cold and, if you live in a cold-weather…
File Your Homeowner’s Claims Promptly
If your home has been
damaged by a natural disaster, a fire or a long-term effect like mold growth,
you would naturally file a claim with your homeowner's insurance company.
But what if you don't
contact the company right away? Would…
How to Use a Portable Generator Safely
Portable backup generators are less expensive that whole house generators but require set up and fueling by the homeowner each time they are used. They also raise safety concerns, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, fire,…
How to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes are one of the most destructive weather events, with winds as high as over 200 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction a mile or more wide. Around 1,000 tornadoes form in the U.S. each year; and while most occur in the…
Best Home Security Systems of 2019
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Cleaning Mistakes That Lower Home Value
When spring arrives, many of us launch into spring cleaning our homes. We look forward to our homes being refreshed since the weather will now allow us to throw open the windows and air out our homes. Have you ever given thought as to whether…
