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Spring Cleaning Tips to Refresh Your Home for Summer
Get Your Home Ready for the Warm Months Ahead As the days grow longer and the temperature warms up, a clean and organized home can set the stage for a relaxed and enjoyable summer. Here are some comprehensive tips to help you refresh your home and start off the season right. Air Out Your House…
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What to Do If There’s an Insurance Claim at Your Apartment: A Guide for Renters
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Insurance Claims and Understanding Your Rights as a Renter As a renter, dealing with an insurance claim affecting your apartment can be a daunting and confusing experience. In fact, one of the most common questions we receive is what this process looks like for renters and what their rights may…
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Why should you have your ductwork cleaned?
Your home’s HVAC System is like its lungs. It isn’t just heating your house, it’s filtering and circulating the air your family breathes. Now imagine if your ductwork is dirty; what kind of impact could that have on your indoor air quality? The truth of the matter is that most homeowners don’t even think about…
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How well did your home weather winter?
The cold temperatures, snow and ice accumulation, and strong winds that accompany winter across much of the country can have a serious impact on our homes and properties. In addition to wear and tear, your property may suffer sudden damage such as missing or damaged shingles or siding, leaks or water intrusion, and pipe breaks. …
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Holiday Fire Safety Tips
The holidays are full of decorating, family get-togethers, and holiday celebrations, but did you know that they’re also the most common time of the year for home fires? In fact, dry Christmas trees, overloaded circuits, improper lighting or electrical, and open candles, account for hundreds of fires each year and tens of millions of dollars…
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Most common types of Hurricane Damage
Hurricane damage can be extremely varied and can range from roofing or siding damage to devastating structural damage caused by extreme winds, storm surge, and flooding. Due to the complexity of hurricane storm systems, and the forces that can be exerted against your home, it’s always a good idea to conduct a thorough inspection of…
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What is that smell?
Your nose can actually tell you a lot about your home that your eyes can’t see. This is particularly true of property issues that may be hidden or that worsen over time gradually. Here are some tips for paying attention to your nose in order to identify potential issues as quickly as possible so that…
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What Mold Testing is best?
When you’re concerned that there might be a mold problem in your home, there are a lot of questions and concerns that likely go through your head. Do I really have a mold problem? If I do, how bad is it? How do I find out? The fact of the matter is that mold issues…
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Is your attic over-insulated?
We realize that it may be strange to think that part of your house could be “too warm” in the winter, but it’s true! In fact, while it surprises many homeowners, one of the most common causes of property damage is actually over-insulated attics… And we can certainly understand where property owners are coming from. …
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Last minute Home Remodeling Ideas
Even though Summer is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still time to complete a home project or two. Don’t let those home remodeling projects sit on your to-do list for another year when you can get them out of the way now! In fact, here are some home remodeling projects…