Friday, July 18, 2014Your dog isn't just a good dog -- he's your best friend who wouldn't hurt a flea. But you might have to prove it to get your home insurance company to cover him, especially if he belongs to a breed with a reputation as aggressive. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 11, 2014Up to 47% of American households have a dog, and for insurance companies, these households represent a risk. In 2013, homeowners insurance policies paid out some $483 million in dog bite liability claims. Obviously, insurance companies would rather not be shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars over dog bites. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 28, 2014You probably don't think about it until happens. How many assets do you own that are high-value items either in terms of monetary or sentimental value? Your homeowner's insurance doesn't cover everything you own and the items it does cover are only partially insured if they're high-priced items. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 21, 2014A friendly reminder: Hiding a spare key underneath your welcome mat is not sneaky. It’s obvious. So, try one of these smarter key-hiding tactics! The Brick Trick. We’re all for a well-maintained brick walkway, but one small chink in the mortar can be good news! READ MORE >>
Friday, February 21, 2014 You probably wouldn't hold onto the same cell phone for 20 years, right? Home items like your thermostat are no different! While your entire house doesn’t need to be on the cutting edge, these four items are worth upgrading: Homeowners Insurance. If there’s a flood, are you covered? READ MORE >>
Friday, February 14, 2014 What makes something worthwhile? When it comes to your home, it’s all about long-term benefits. These four actions will save you tons of time and money down the road! Plant Trees. If you have a yard that can handle it, planting a few trees on your property will go a long way. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 24, 2014A winterized house and a heavy blanket will keep you comfortable during a chilly night, but nothing delivers that toasty, warm-to-the-bone feeling quite like a space heater (except maybe a roaring fireplace). If you’re going to break out a space heater or two this season, take a minute to brush up on these dos and don’ts. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 10, 2014Do your plans for 2014 include a new home? If you’re thinking about signing on the dotted line for a new mortgage this year, it’s important to understand the new federal regulations that go into effect on January 10. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 3, 2014In a dour housing market, wouldn't it be nice to know that your remodeling project would pay off when you went to sell the property? Remodeling Magazine evaluated the top remodeling projects, how the cost-to-value has changed since the housing market implosion, and which projects are still worth the investment. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 20, 2013WHY DO THIS? As fall temperatures turn into winter chills, the pipes in your house run the risk of freezing and breaking. This can cause serious water damage (which quickly turns into major wallet damage). In fact, frozen or broken water pipes are second only to hurricanes in terms of the number of homes they damage in the U. READ MORE >>
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