Dam It! Preventing Roof Damage from Ice Dams
During New England winters, we spend a lot of time thinking about ice in our pipes or on our sidewalks, but have you taken precautions [...]
Five Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes During a New England Winter
New England winters come with freezing temperatures and plenty of ice and snow, easily causing pipes to freeze if homeowners aren’t careful. While the majority [...]
Be Prepared: 4 Mistakes Landlords Make in Winter
If you own and rent a property, it might be tempting to assume that your tenants will bear the blame if something goes wrong during [...]
The legal side of “Reasonable Care” steps to maintaining your property in a New England winter
Do you own a second property in New England? Do you rent to someone in the area? Have you recently vacated a home under agreement [...]
Why YOU should know the difference between Public Insurance Adjusters & Restoration Contractors
When experiencing a loss, it is the insured’s duty to protect their property and home insurance claim from further damage. In order to complete necessary emergency repairs [...]
Avoid These Bad Habits That Could Burn Down Your House
Holiday decorations such as Christmas trees are notorious for starting house fires. But did you know that many ordinary household necessities are equally at fault for [...]
Fire Pit Safety
What to do when your outdoor hearth gets too hot to handle This article by Natalie Rodriguez was published in This Old House. Illustration: [...]
Grilling Safety
Three out of five households own a gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals. But it also means there’s an increased risk [...]