Homeowner Articles
Fire Extinguisher & Smoke Alarm Maintenance Tips
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain…
Strategies to Help You Avoid Distracted Driving
According to the 2020 Traffic Culture Safety Index, published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers (79.7%) consider using a handheld cell phone as extremely or very dangerous.…
House Hacks for First-Time Homeowners: What to Do as Soon as You Move in
The road toward homeownership can be a bumpy one, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. But, once you jumped through all the hoops and signed all the paperwork, the…
5 Ways to Clean Your Gutters Safely
Though many homeowners and building owners find cleaning their gutters once or twice a year difficult, it’s worth the effort. Gutters are one of your home or building’s primary defenses…
Sewer/Water Backup Coverage vs. Flood Insurance: Do You Need Both?
As flooding and water backups become more common, many homeowners want to make sure they are covered for any kind of water damage. Homeowners are often surprised to learn how…
Keep Halloween Spooky & Safe for Everyone
Most people enjoy spooky activities and outings in the weeks before Halloween, but accidents and injuries make any holiday less fun. With a little planning, the following precautions can keep…
How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Network and Smart Home Devices
As the Internet of Things (IoT) expands and we introduce more smart devices to our homes, including refrigerators, thermostats, locks and voice-activated speakers, it becomes more important than ever to…
Fall Maintenance Checklist for NYC Area Property Owners
With cooler weather approaching, it’s the perfect time to catch up on home or building maintenance before the weather gets too cold. Fall is a time for more than raking…
Get Ready for an ‘Above-Normal’ Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that the 2022 hurricane season will be “above normal,” with about 14-20 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes (3-5 of these hurricanes could…
Back-to-School Safety Tips for Parents and Drivers
The end of summer brings plenty of excitement as students get ready for fall classes and activities. But the return to school can also bring increased anxiety for students, their…