Your home is your castle, and nothing beats a warm night inside when the cold sweeps in.
But while your home protects you from bone-chilling weather, it’s under attack from blowing winds and frigid chills. One of the biggest dangers to your home during this time of year is frozen water pipes.
There is still plenty of time for Mother Nature to wreak havoc this winter. Help spare your home by following these tried-and-true tips for preventing frozen pipes.
What causes frozen water pipes and what makes them burst? Find out why pipes freeze and what causes them to rupture.
What can I do to prevent pipes from freezing? Protection is key, so learn what you can do ahead of time to protect your pipes from winter’s coldest temperatures.
What can I do to protect my pipes from freezing if I didn’t freeze-proof my home before now? Don’t fret if you didn’t have time to put long-term solutions in place.… Read More
Concerns about questionable contractors are the number one reason consumers call the Better Business Bureau.
This statistic doesn’t surprise Phae Howard, executive director of the National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud.
“It’s easy money since most people don’t understand the language of home improvement,” says Howard, who recently published Don’t Even Think About Ripping Me Off!
Concerned about becoming a victim? Then keep these things in mind when it comes to hiring a contractor for your home improvement project.
Finding a contractor
Check in with your local homebuilders’ association.
Get referrals from friends, family and coworkers.
Compile a list of reputable contractors before you need one. The stress of an emergency might impair your judgment.
How to vet a contractor
See if the trade association(s) where he or she belongs stipulates a code of ethics, minimum hours of satisfactory work and trade exams.
Check in with your state attorney general’s office and the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against the contractor.… Read More
Trees can be tricky, but for the most part homeowners are responsible for what falls into their own yard. So if your neighbor’s tree falls in your yard, your homeowners insurance would typically help cover the cost of removing the tree and remedying the damage it caused, after your deductible.
The same is true in reverse: If a tree on your property falls in your neighbor’s yard, your neighbor should file a claim with his or her insurance company.
In most cases, neighbors are able to work things out without too much trouble. If there’s ever an issue, you can rely on your claims adjuster to help straighten everything out.
Preventing tree damage
Preventive measures matter when it comes to trees. Start by looking for signs of distress such as dead limbs, cracks in the trunk or major limbs, leaning to one side and branches that are close to a house or power line.… Read More
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Your home is your castle, and nothing beats a warm night inside when the cold sweeps in.
But while your home protects you from bone-chilling weather, it’s under attack from blowing winds and frigid chills. One of the biggest dangers to your home during this time of year is frozen water pipes.
There is still plenty of time for Mother Nature to wreak havoc this winter. Help spare your home by following these tried-and-true tips for preventing frozen pipes.
What causes frozen water pipes and what makes them burst? Find out why pipes freeze and what causes them to rupture.
What can I do to prevent pipes from freezing? Protection is key, so learn what you can do ahead of time to protect your pipes from winter’s coldest temperatures.
What can I do to protect my pipes from freezing if I didn’t freeze-proof my home before now? Don’t fret if you didn’t have time to put long-term solutions in place.… Read More
Concerns about questionable contractors are the number one reason consumers call the Better Business Bureau.
This statistic doesn’t surprise Phae Howard, executive director of the National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud.
“It’s easy money since most people don’t understand the language of home improvement,” says Howard, who recently published Don’t Even Think About Ripping Me Off!
Concerned about becoming a victim? Then keep these things in mind when it comes to hiring a contractor for your 
Trees can be tricky, but for the most part homeowners are responsible for what falls into their own yard. So if your neighbor’s tree falls in your yard, your homeowners insurance would typically help cover the cost of removing the tree and remedying the damage it caused, after your deductible.
The same is true in reverse: If a tree on your property falls in your neighbor’s yard, your neighbor should file a claim with his or her insurance company.
In most cases, neighbors are able to work things out without too much trouble. If there’s ever an issue, you can rely on your claims adjuster to help straighten everything out.
Preventing tree damage
Preventive measures matter when it comes to trees. Start by looking for signs of distress such as dead limbs, cracks in the trunk or major limbs, leaning to one side and branches that are close to a house or power line.…