If you own a home, you probably have insurance. Did you research how to buy homeowners insurance before you picked your policy? Have you read your insurance policy? Most of us spend less than an hour searching for the cheapest homeowner insurance available. That might be good for a few years but you …
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10 Easy Fire Safety Tips for Your Home
Hopefully the only fire you'll ever see in your home is one you start in your fireplace. But sadly the fire statistics in the US remind us that we need to stay focused on fire safety tips to keep you, your family and your home enjoying the lifestyle you've worked so hard to achieve. There's a …
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Emergencies at Home: Are You Prepared?
Emergencies happen everywhere. Hurricane warnings and earthquake predictions might help but it's best to prepare ahead for natural emergencies as shown by Japan's preparation for earthquakes. People in the affected area had little warning but knew to flee to higher ground, so loss of life was …
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Building Codes Help Us Weather Storms
Building codes at times might feel like a nuisance but they serve a valuable role in protecting our families and homes. In fact most homeowners don't realize there are building codes until they build or remodel a house. Then you might be aware but rarely do you understand how building codes can …
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How to Avoid Houses with a Flood Risk
The average American can expect to move 11.4 times during his or her lifetime according to the US Census. You probably moved while living with your parents. Once you finish school, you get to pick where you live. This decision is getting more complicated. Global warming is increasing the flood …
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