Homeowner Articles
A Homeowner’s Guide to Water Heater Safety
Water heaters are often forgotten as they sit in a utility closet, basement or garage until they break down and leave residents without hot water. Neglecting a water heater…
Insurance Coverage for Life Estate Properties
What is a life estate and why do you need life estate coverage? Leaving a home to heirs that is currently occupied by a family member or someone else is…
Why You Need to Know Your Insurance Company Rating
Before purchasing a policy, you’ll want to make sure that the insurance company you choose will be able to pay you after a claim is approved. Insurance company ratings are…
Preparing for Flood Season: What You Need to Know About Floods and Flood Insurance
Here on the East Coast, the summer months not only bring people out of their homes to enjoy the outdoors, but it also brings hurricanes and floods. (The Atlantic hurricane season…
How to Prevent an E-Bike Fire in Your Home
Do you own an e-bike? Follow these safety tips to prevent electric bicycles from catching on fire. The surge in e-bike popularity has led to more e-bike fires and explosions…
8 Tips for Childproofing Your Home
Chances are, you wouldn’t stick a finger into an electrical outlet, pick flaking paint and put paint chips in your mouth, or lean on the screen of an open window. …
Don’t Make These 10 Expensive Homeowners Mistakes
Owning a home can be complicated. You have to maintain it, repair it, pay for it, insure it and maybe even renovate it. It can also get expensive. According to…
How to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim
While homeowners insurance provides important financial protection against common losses, no one wants to go through the disruption and inconvenience of filing a claim. We’ve provided the information below in…
Flood Recovery Guide: What to Do After a Flood
Floods often occur without warning, and the post-flood recovery process can be overwhelming. While we hope you don’t experience a flood, we’ve created a flood recovery guide with resources assembled…
Home Improvement Projects That Offer the Best ROI
Whether you plan to sell your home or simply want the biggest bang for your home improvement budget, there are many projects that are worth the investment. Generally, the projects…