If you’ve walked through your local home improvement store lately, you may have noticed that lumber prices are skyrocketing this year. In fact, the wholesale price of lumber hit an all-time high in May – climbing a staggering 323% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Are you traveling for the holidays? Here are 15 top tips to keep your home safe while you are away.
Risks increase while temperatures decrease. Make sure your home and roof are prepared and protected in the snowy months with these top tips.
Stop Wasting Energy — and Money — This Winter Are you tired of high utility bills landing in your mailbox? Not sure how to lower those bills without turning your heat way down or taking cold showers? We at Joseph W. McCartin Insurance can help.
Before winter sets in, make sure to perform proper maintenance on your home to avoid unwanted problems.
Hurricane season can often last six months. Make sure to review your homeowner’s or renter’s policies to ensure you have the right coverage before the storms touch down.
