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Is termite damage covered under home insurance?

Owning a home can be a wonderful experience. You have your very own space to do as you please. However, there are also many challenges to homeownership. Every year, many homeowners battle termite damage. This guide provides a basic understanding of termite damage coverage ...

Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

Insulation: What to Prioritize in Hot Climates

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Choosing the right insulation is crucial to the energy efficiency and comfort of your home. There are different types of insulation best for particular climates and particular areas of the home that are more important than others. If you live in a hot desert climate and ...

The Rise of Gardening: Should You Incorporate a Raised Brick Flower Garden in Your Landscape?

Although ground-level perennial flowers and native grasses enhance any landscape, hardscape elements make a significant difference. Raising gardens by employing brick, stone and other masonry products elevates a property’s aesthetic value and curbside appeal. But with wide-reaching landscape designs and assets available, property owners are sometimes tasked with difficult decisions. ...