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The Devil’s in the Details: Home Insurance Coverage

When you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do.  Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...

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Does Your Home Have Unpermitted Additions?

Image by Sue Smith from Shutterstock House owners frequently remodel, upgrade, or otherwise make changes in their homes for which they do not secure a permit. While some changes do not require permitting, others do. The challenge comes when you attempt to sell the home. You may run into a problem ...

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Tips for using your fireplace safely

Chilly fall and winter nights are a great time to use your fireplace, but it's important to do so safely. Fireplaces can be hazardous regarding house fires, burns, carbon monoxide leaks and other dangers. Before using your fireplace, make sure you're familiar with the following safety tips. Schedule a cleaning and ...

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How to Quickly Improve Indoor Air Quality

Unfortunately, air quality alerts are becoming a more common occurrence these days. Aside from that, there are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. Maybe it’s a faulty furnace or an aged carpet to blame. Until you get those issues addressed, how ...

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