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Apr 29

Spring Home Remodeling and Your Insurance: What You Should Know

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Improvement, Home Owner, home safety, Homeowners

As winter gives way to spring, many homeowners start looking ahead to bigger renovation projects. Before diving in, it’s important to consider how these changes may affect both the safety of your household and your home insurance coverage. Large improvements can increase your home’s value, add new risks during construction, and may require updates to your policy — all things…

Feb 04

Is an Animal Living Under Your Porch? Here’s What to Do Next

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Improvement, Home Insurance

As a homeowner, you’ve probably entertained guests who overstayed their welcome. But unlike your in-laws or a former college roommate, an animal that’s made itself at home on your property often has no intention of leaving. Here's what you can do to keep your home safe.

Jan 28

Do You Have the Right Coverage for Your Roof?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Improvement, Home Insurance, Home Owner

Replacing a roof is one of the more expensive home projects a homeowner will encounter. According to Home Advisor, the 2025 national average a homeowner will spend on installing a new roof is around $9,500, up from more than $8,000 in 2020.Don’t wait until you need to submit a claim to understand what your policy can—and can’t—pay to replace. Click…

Dec 10

What Are the Most Common Causes of House Fires? What Can I Do to Prevent Them?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Fire Safety, home, safety, safety tips

From forgetting to blow out a candle to walking away from a pan on the stove, the source of fires is often mundane. But by being mindful of where and how house fires often start, we can adjust our behaviors to minimize our risk of accidentally inviting flames into our homes.Here are a few of the most common causes of…

Oct 08

How to Help Prevent House Fires

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Fire, Fire Safety, home, Home Insurance, home safety

Using insurance claim data, our partners at Travelers Insurance have developed a list of the most common causes of fire-related losses as well as some things you can do to help prevent them. Read more here.

Sep 24

What to Know About Hail, Roof Damage and Hail Fraud

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Improvement

A hailstorm just blew in through your neighborhood. Suddenly, there are people at your door telling you they can repair your home’s damage quickly and easily. What would you do? If you’ve recently battled a hailstorm, here is what you need to know about hail, roof damage, homeowners insurance and common scams.

Jun 02

How Much Does Home Insurance Cost?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Insurance, Homeowners

You’ve negotiated a good deal on your new dream home. But hold on. Did you factor in the cost of homeowners insurance? The cost of homeowners insurance typically doesn’t have a big enough impact that you end up stuck inside your new home without living it up outside of it. Still, it is extremely important to factor in insurance costs…

May 19

5 Renovations that Can Impact Your Home Insurance

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Insurance, homeowner’s insurance policy, Homeowners

Planning a home renovation can involve fun activities, such as designing a new floor plan or picking fixtures and paint colors. Having a heart-to-heart with your home insurance carrier may not be part of your preparations, but it should be.

May 05

7 DIY Projects to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Homeowners

Wondering if there are any simple improvements you can make before the “for sale” sign goes in the lawn? Here are seven easy do-it-yourself projects you can tackle to get the best bang for your buck – and impress a potential buyer.

Feb 10

7 Items on an Essential Roof Maintenance Checklist

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance home, Home Insurance, home safety, Homeowners

We’ve put together a quick-hitting roof maintenance checklist that will help you identify and prevent the kind of damage that spells doom for your average roof.

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