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 Gutter Cleaning Tips to Avoid...Fall home improvement projects can be simple to complete. Regular gutter cleaning is the single most important key to avoiding major and expensive home repairs. |
 Hurricane Protection for Your HomeLearn how to Hurricane Proof your Home with our ten hurricane preparation tips to help you keep your family safe and minimize damage to your home during a ... |
High winds can be a danger to your home any time of year, but they’re a particular worry in many regions of the U.S. during the hurricane season that stretches from June to November. It isn’t just the high-speed force of the winds themselves, but also the debris they carry with them that can create a chain reaction of structural damage. Newer homes in hurricane zones now have built-in protection thanks to strict codes, but if your home is older and potentially in the path of seasonal winds, you can protect it by tending to the following wind proofing ideas and tips.
Do you live in a tornado-prone area? The safest place to seek shelter from the storm is in a “safe room” right in your own home.
The average tornado victim has less than 60 seconds’ warning that a tornado is going to strike their home. Unfortunately, when most people hear that urgent...
Every year, nor'easters, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, wash out foundations and rip shingles from roofs. If you have had a storm like this pass through your area, it's wise to have a home inspection to...
 Protecting your home from power failures has become a necessity today. Utility companies can no longer be counted on for a steady stream of electrical power. Because of an aging infrastructure, confusion over deregulation and other factors, the suppliers of the nation's electricity have been... |
 After a flood has swept through your community, keep yourself and your family safe by following these important flood safety tips: Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Most of these drownings occur during flash floods. Six inches of moving water... |
 Filing a homeowners insurance claim is never a pleasant process. While you may hope you’ll never need to call upon the coverage of your homeowners insurance policy, in the event that you do it is important to properly file your claim. Attention to detail can be a challenge when you’re dealing... |
 Hurricane preparedness is a project that has to be done each year by millions of residents in the Eastern United States, from the Texas Gulf Coast to New England, who reside within 100 or so miles from the Atlantic Ocean. When hurricane-force winds are propelled against a tree, a sign or your... |
 Winterizing your vacation home is an important step to make sure that it stays cozy and secure as outdoor temperatures dip. Failing to winterize your home can result in problems like water leaks, bursting pipes, structural damage and invading pests or rodents. |
 High winds can be a danger to your home any time of year, but they’re a particular worry in many regions of the U.S. during the hurricane season that stretches from June to November. It isn’t just the high-speed force of the winds themselves, but also the debris they carry with them that can... |
