Do you have a home inventory? Would you be able to list everything that was damaged, destroyed or lost in your house or apartment if you had to file a claim with your insurance company? Trying to remember everything as…
If you have to file a homeowner’s insurance claim after a fire or other event, having a home inventory will make it much easier to document your losses for the insurance carrier and get your settlement much faster. Home inventories…
When it’s time to clear out your eaves and rain gutters, wash windows and trim back branches and hedges much of that work is in high places, so you’ll be working on a ladder, which can be dangerous if not…
As winter starts subsiding, the harsh elements of the season can do serious damage to roadway surfaces, mostly in the form of potholes. Spring is the most common time of year for new potholes to surface, and they can cause…
Spring is around the corner and, just like you do before winter, it’s time to take care of housekeeping items to keep up your home and reduce the chances of problems down the road. Parts of your home can be…
The old saying goes “April showers bring May flowers.” However, those same showers can also bring something unwanted: water damage. Rain that exceeds the capacity of storm sewers, sump systems, bodies of water and the ground’s ability to absorb and…
When you hire contractors, electricians or other home repair specialists, you may shop around on price and go with the least expensive one. But if a contractor comes in with a bid that is much lower than the competition, it…
Many Americans hoping to cash in on Airbnb will supplement their income by renting out a room in their home or an entire house, apartment or condo via the vacation rental company. If you are considering turning a property or…
If it’s been a while since you have created a home inventory documenting your valuables, you’re going to be pleasantly surprised about how much easier the process has become. If you haven’t created a home inventory before, now’s the time. If…
You want to do all you can in order to prep For Thanksgiving dinner. You may be doing a lot of cooking and baking. Family and friends may be heading your way for the holiday as well. A little bit…
