What Is a 4-Point Inspection?
You might need this inspection if you own an older home. The good news: it’s usually pretty quick and may open up more home insurance options for you. When Do You Need a 4 Point Inspection on Your Home? If you own an older home and are up for renewal on your Florida homeowners insurance, or you’re purchasing an older home, chances are you will be asked to submit a four-point inspection as part of the underwriting process.
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20 Easy Home Projects to Tackle During Quarantine
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Brush Removal for Fire Prevention: 3 Options
Now that you know defensible space around your home can minimize the potential for wildfire damage, it’s time to tackle one important part of defensible space: brush removal. While there’s more to …
12 Easy Ways to Reduce Energy Bills
Energy costs are on the rise, and with winter around the corner, now’s a good time to figure out what small changes you can make to keep that energy bill in check. How to Reduce Energy Bills The …
The One Nail Standing between Your House and a Hurricane
If your Florida home was built before 2001, there’s a good chance your roof is missing a very important detail: a third nail in its metal hurricane truss straps. Homes built before the 2002 Florida …
High-Risk Homeowners Insurance: What to Do When You Can’t Get Coverage
Even the biggest homeowners insurance companies can’t insure every single home. There would be no way to pay claims if they did. So every company has underwriting guidelines that help them determine …
Impact-Resistant Windows: What You Need To Know
If you live in South Florida or other hurricane-prone areas of the country, you will likely benefit from impact-resistant windows on your home. In this guide, we’ll offer an overview of what …
When to Trim Trees (and Other Pressing Tree Questions)
Tree maintenance can help prevent damage to your home. Of course, summer is not the best time to prune your trees in most parts of North America, but it is a great season to give them some extra love …
Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a Home & Garden Show
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
Got a question about fences? You came to the right place. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Fences Do you remember Robert Frost’s poem, “Mending Wall,” from high school English? He spends some …
How Toxic Is Your Home?
Is your home brimming with dangerous chemicals? Probably not. But this guide can help you figure out the toxic items that should be stored with care. Home Toxicity Inventory Hearing about toxins in …
5 Simple Ways to Prep Your Home for Winter
Easy winter prep for every home. Try it! How to Winterize Your Home Winter can be harsh even on homes in warmer regions, like Florida and Georgia. Not to mention, leaks in the attic or uninsulated …
7 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Roof
A leaky roof is proof enough that you need a repair. But how do you know when it’s time to replace your roof entirely? When to Replace Your Roof Best practices state you should spot check your roof …
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