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The new parents' guide to babyproofing a home

Did you know that the United States has sustained 298 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where the overall costs exceeded 1 billion dollars? Even if you aren't concerned with hurricanes or other disasters, many different emergencies force families into temporary housing situations. If you are the parent of a baby or toddler and have to move into a short-term rental, the first thing you need to...

12 summertime home maintenance tips

Spring cleaning is out, summertime home maintenance is now all the rage. Okay, maybe that's because you've waited too long to do your indoor and outdoor maintenance checklist. But it's fine, we aren't judging! Keeping your home maintained throughout the year is important. Without regular maintenance, your home's value can decrease and your home can slowly deteriorate. We have come up with 12 summertime home maintenance...

How smart home technology is influencing home insurance

By now, most Americans have grown accustomed to smart devices. Whether it is a smartphone or a smartwatch, we interact many times a day with some sort of smart device. These gadgets have changed the way we live providing unprecedented convenience and productivity. Smart devices in the home are no different. Over the last few years, smart home devices and the internet of things (IoT)...

Home energy saving tips for earth day

If you’re looking for ways to make your home a little more “green” this earth day, look no further! The possibilities for home energy savings are endless, and there are plenty of easy changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. So, before April 22 rolls around, take a look at the home energy savings tips we’ve outlined below and see if any of...

How to deal with mold in your home

Mold damage is one of the many headaches homeowners face. Mold damage may be covered by home insurance policies if it is the result of a sudden peril, and not the result of long-term neglect. Homeowners need to prevent mold in their homes because the most common types of mold damage are not covered by insurance. Preventing mold growth in your home benefits the overall...