It’s an unfortunate fact that space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves cause more structure fires than central heat and hot-water heaters combined. Whether you’re using these options to stay warm or just to create some cozy ambiance in your home, it’s worth keeping these guidelines top of mind to help keep your family and house safe all winter long. How to Safely Hear…
If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable. A recent study from Moody’s Analytics found home prices are currently “overvalued” by nearly 25 percent. With this massive fluctuation in real estate values, you may be wondering if your homeowners’ insurance is still providing the…
When it comes to protecting your biggest investment, it’s impossible to prevent every accident, disaster or inconvenience. However, here are five simple steps you can take that go a long way in preventing homeowner hiccups like a faulty smoke detector or a blown washer hose. Home Improvement Tips
Because owning a home without coverage is like boxing without gloves. Homeowners Insurance
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.
If you have recently changed to remote or hybrid work schedules, your current business insurance policy may need to be updated.
From a stylish urban loft to a cozy country cottage… booking a short-term stay is a hot trend (and a great way to travel like a local.) Maybe you’ve considered becoming a host yourself. Find out what great hosts know – and what you should know about your homeowners insurance if you’ll be hosting short-term rental guests.
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.
