Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer Months
Posted: July 20, 2017
Keeping your home cool in the hot summer months can be as costly as keeping it warm in the wintertime. These energy-saving tips can help you minimize your electricity bill while staying cool and comfortable during the heat of the summer months: Set your thermostat to 78° or higher. This can lower your cooling bill by approximately 12%. While you are away from home, set...
Helpful Tips To Get Your House Ready For Spring Storms
Posted: March 20, 2017
April showers may be great for a lush, blooming garden, but the heavy spring storms can lead to very serious damage if you are not prepared. Homeowners can avoid costly repairs by taking a few simple steps before the first storm hits. Have a Plan in Place When severe weather hits, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of every member of your...
How To Protect Your Home This Winter
Posted: February 6, 2017
Extreme winter weather can lead to serious damage to your home. Frozen water pipes can burst and cause a flood in your home and basement. A dam of ice within your gutter can divert the water to your interior walls, creating a mess that will be costly to repair. Your homeowners insurance protects against specific types of damage, but every policy is different. Ensure you...
No Rental Insurance? Don't Let This Happen To You
Posted: November 6, 2014
There is nothing more devastating than coming home from vacation only to find a shell of your apartment building which had caught fire while you were gone. All of your possessions are now contained in the two suitcases that stand by your side. No, wait. Yeah, it can get worse. You don’t have any insurance that will cover what you just lost. So, why didn’t you purchase...
Be Your Own House Crasher With These Simple Home Improvements
Posted: April 14, 2014
All it takes is small improvements to make a world of difference in the look and feel of your home. With spring here and the snow finally gone, it is a perfect time to start making plans for your all the DIY jobs that you want to tackle in these next few months. Consider starting with the basic maintenance of your home, that way you...