If you’ve found yourself needing to file a water damage insurance claim, know you’re not alone. According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage and freezing is the second leading cause of property damage claims.  That’s about 1 in 60 insured homes in the United States filing a water damage claim each year. Knowing you’re ... Read More

For #PotatoChipDay we’re putting the spotlight on another type of chip, paint chips that contain lead. With a little help from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), here are 5 facts about lead-based paint in homes: #1 Leading the Charge – In 1978 the federal government banned consumer use of lead-based paint, due to the fact ... Read More

Last month we gave our thanks and shared our gratitude with each other over what we are fortunate to have – friends, family, health, and safety. And I’m sure among these blessings many people mentioned how grateful they were to have a roof over their head (I know I did). Now that it’s National Roof ... Read More

So you and your husband just got the keys to your new house and you couldn’t be more ecstatic. It’s in a nice neighborhood with large trees and good schools, close to both of your workplaces – what’s not to like, right? However, no more than ten minutes after arriving, your new elderly next-door neighbor ... Read More