Another power outage is in your future, regardless of where you live or what the cause is – be it a polar vortex snowstorm, tsunami, tornado or ordinary thunderstorm.  If it seems like the number of power outages each year is on the rise, you… Read More
Experienced “snowbirds†heading south for weeks or months to flee the cold know the importance of having some kind of home security system to protect their empty house, but not everyone can afford a professional installation. Besides cost, many homeowners don’t want the burden of… Read More
Making the transition from being from a vacation homeowner to a “vacation rentals by owner†proprietor is a big step, but if managed well, the monetary benefits can more than offset the costs of owning a second home. Although there’s a long list of tasks… Read More
Will your homeowner’s insurance policy pay for damage done to your home caused by a water leak?  Most homeowner’s policies will cover water damage caused by sudden or accidental natural or man-made events, like a defective washing machine, but many policies will not pay for… Read More
Even if your home insurance policy covers most types of water damage, using a water alarm in potentially leaky places is one of the most effective ways to prevent mold, mildew and serious water damage. Experience shows that a few strategically placed water alarms around… Read More
