Beat The Heat
Posted: July 19, 2022
The dog days of summer have arrived. Escaping the heat can seem impossible some days, especially if you don’t have an air conditioner! Try some of these easy hacks to beat the heat and stay cool! Chill your beverages in a hurry by running a paper towel under cold water, wrapping it around your drink, and then putting it in the freezer. Within 15 minutes...
Summer Fire Safety Tips: Protecting Your Home from Common Fire Starters
Posted: June 28, 2022
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following these fire safety tips can help prevent a fire from starting in your home. Fire Safety Tip #1: Don’t Smoke Indoors Smoking indoors can...
Why You Should Tell Your Agent About Spring Home Improvement Projects
Posted: May 18, 2022
In the wake of the pandemic, many Americans took advantage of low interest rates (and the money they normally spent on entertainment and travel) and made some significant investments into their homes. By the numbers: A recent survey by Porch.com revealed that three out of four surveyed homeowners had completed “a major project since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The number of homeowners extending...
25 Screen-Free Activities for Spring
Posted: March 23, 2022
It’s been a long winter and everyone’s ready to start enjoying the outdoors again. But before you begin soaking in that summer sun, you’ll have to navigate your way through the changing weather of spring. In the spring, it’s not uncommon to see vast temperature swings. And a warm sunny day can just as easily be followed by a week of cold and rain. To...
Winter Home Maintenance Tips
Posted: January 24, 2022
Preparing your home for winter is an important annual ritual for homeowners. For instance, did you know that adding insulation in your attic before winter arrives can help prevent ice dams this winter? And do not forget that tuning up your heating system now can help prevent more costly emergency repairs at the height of a storm, when it can be difficult to find supplies...