9 Things To Know If You Have A Backup Generator
Posted: June 4, 2019
9 Things To Know If You Have A Backup GeneratorWhether it’s a hurricane or a routine power outage, navigating a dark house is never fun. That’s why many people choose to install backup generators in their homes. A backup generator can power your home until regular electricity resumes. While backup generators can come in handy in a pinch, owners should know the right way to install and maintain them. Knowing what to do can help reduce risks...
How Much Is Renters Insurance?
Posted: May 22, 2019
How Much Is Renters Insurance?The great thing about renting is that you usually don’t have to deal with home improvements, major repairs, or mowing the yard. But that doesn't mean renting is completely worry-free. There’s always the chance of a fire, water damage, burglary, or some other calamity that could turn your life upside down. Imagine if all your belongings were ruined or stolen and you had to start...
Buyer’s Remorse: Can You Guess What Homeowners Regret Most?
Posted: May 13, 2019
Buyer’s Remorse: Can You Guess What Homeowners Regret Most?These stainless steel appliances show EVERY fingerprint! Is that how much it’ll cost to refinish our hardwood floors!? I thought I’d love these granite countertops… but I’m so over them! Ever experience a homebuyer’s hangover? You’re not alone. What seemed like a great feature during that walk-through gradually loses its sparkle when you’re living with it every day. Our latest national survey asked 500 U.S....
How To Know If Granite Countertops Are Right For You
Posted: May 8, 2019
How To Know If Granite Countertops Are Right For YouWhen my husband and I decided to buy our home, there were many features we fell in love with: The brick fireplace…the wooded yard…the built-ins. But the one thing we couldn’t get past was the bathroom countertops. Straight out of a 1982 home design magazine, the bathroom included countertops with 4-inch tiled squares. So far so good, right? Did I mention the tiles were pink...
What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t
Posted: April 23, 2019
What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’tImagine this: You’re leaving your house, ready to tackle the working day, only to discover a large, inexplicable hole where your car is supposed to be. That’s the thing about sinkholes. They’re just baffling. At first glance, sinkholes are nature’s slapstick: sudden, unpredictable, dramatic and absurd. But there’s a serious side, too – lives have been lost in sinkholes, and the U.S. Geological Survey estimates...
