Water damage can be a major headache for homeowners, but there are several steps you can take to prevent it....
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Our homes’ exterior sidings are 24/7/365 stylish sentinels protecting our American Dream from what every angry weather Mother Nature sends...
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If only home emergencies gave advance notice before emerging. If only today’s inflation didn’t make paying for them such a...
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“Want to hear inflation laugh? Tell it your home improvement plans” goes one of the oldest jokes in recession climate...
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Tis the season of devastating, but preventable holiday home fires. They are the most humbug of holiday statistics, numbers not...
Continue ReadingWater damage can be a major headache for homeowners, but there are several steps you can take to prevent it. Here are some tips to avoid water damage to your home this spring: Clean out gutters and downspouts: Make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear of debris so that water can flow freely away […]
Our homes’ exterior sidings are 24/7/365 stylish sentinels protecting our American Dream from what every angry weather Mother Nature sends its way. Cision reports more than half of America’s homeowners (53%) have turned to new siding for their homes’ exterior protection. But even ever-ready, ever-vigilant protectors need occasional TLC and have a retirement age. “Your […]
If only home emergencies gave advance notice before emerging. If only today’s inflation didn’t make paying for them such a pain. Inflation is notorious for taking a wrecking ball to the best laid and most-needed home improvement plans. When it comes to essential home emergency repairs, inflation today can even be more merciless. When you […]
“Want to hear inflation laugh? Tell it your home improvement plans” goes one of the oldest jokes in recession climate instruction. And Inflation will be an ornery grizzly bear for homeowners in renovation and repair mode in 2023. Nothing dashes the best laid home improvement plans like a slumping economy mired with climbing interest rates. […]
Tis the season of devastating, but preventable holiday home fires. They are the most humbug of holiday statistics, numbers not even Scrooge, the Grinch or Hans Gruber would enjoy. The American Red Cross estimates 47,000 holiday home fires will claim 500 lives, cause 2,200 injuries and cost $500 million in property damage this season. Nothing […]
It’s the first rule of construction: No structure can stand without a strong, healthy foundation. But if your home is facing foundation solidity issues or needed repairs, the first question you need to ask is the most essential. Does my homeowners insurance cover foundation repairs? If you’re not absolutely sure, the plot will thicken on […]
Analyzing the fine print of your homeowners insurance policy is not anybody’s definition of a great read, but for homeowners facing a troublesome mold problem, it’s a must read. Especially, this section: Does Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold? In most cases, the disheartening answer is no. With a few important exceptions, most home insurance policies […]
There is no better assessment of a home’s health and present livability and safety condition than a professional home inspection. For prospective home buyers, a home inspection is a must and a great State of the Home Report. Home inspections allow perspective owners to avoid buyer’s regret, offer leverage to negotiate a lower asking price, […]
There’s no heat in Iowa quite like the sizzling, sometimes unmerciful humidity of the dog days of summer. It’s a type of humidity-drenched sun that can drive the devil to Wal-Mart hunting for air conditioners. It’s the type of heat that melt ice cream to the cone in less than a minute. It’s the type […]
The No. 1 Question Every American Homeowner Will Likely Never Ask Themselves This Summer: “Hmmm, Is My Dehumidifier Safe?” With all the things to enjoy in Iowa this summer, it’s easy to overlook one of the most underappreciated of household appliances. Simply put, dehumidifiers are air purifying rock stars. They keep the air we breathe […]
