Maintaining your home and performing preventive maintenance is a necessary expense for homeowners and delaying it can end up being more expensive in the long run. A recent survey by Nationwide Agency Forward survey of U.S. homeowners found that many homeowners are delaying or simply not performing preventive maintenance on their home before it becomes […]
Replacing the windows in your home can not only improve the look and save energy, it can also increase your home’s value. If you are considering putting in new windows, you probably have some questions. In a recent Forbes article, two home renovation experts took the time to answer questions about replacement windows. Keep reading […]
If you are unhappy with your current home, you may be trying to decide whether to move to a new home or renovate your current house to add exactly what you want. While renovating allows you to add the exact features you want in a house, it can be difficult having to deal with permits, […]
Great example of a walk-in pantry with butcher block countertops in an updated home in San Diego, California Whenever you purchase a home there are always going to be tradeoffs and choices that have to be made between what you want your home to look like and include as well as what you can affordable […]
If you are considering putting your home on the market one thing you may be worried about is its condition. If it’s been a few years (or decades) since you have shown it some love and updated the interior or exterior you may be concerned that your house will show poorly and sit on the […]
Imagine this: A hailstorm rolls through town and does serious damage to the siding on your house. The hail only damages one side of your home while the other three are just fine. Your insurance company agrees to replace the damaged siding but when the repairs begin it turns out that the color of your […]
Summer time is one of the best times to sell your home. If you are considering putting your home on the market you may be reluctant to finally tackle a few home upgrades. While this reluctance certainly makes sense, you won’t be living in the home for much longer, it can end up being a […]
Springtime not only means melting snow and longer days, for many of us, it means it’s time to tackle those house projects we have let sit all winter long. Regardless of whether you are starting a major home remodel, new construction or just a few simple repairs there are a few homeowners insurance issues that […]