home improvement

Climate Change and the Impact on Our Homes

It’s indisputable: The earth is getting hotter. A global climate report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that our average temperature has increased virtually every month this century – and we have experienced the five warmest Julys on record within the last six years.

We are dispensing far too much carbon dioxide into our air, leading to increasing temperatures, drying lake beds, dying crops and rising sea levels. It’s beyond a recipe for disaster; it’s a global crisis that’s taking place before our eyes and an issue that affects us all.

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12 Questions to Ask Contractors When Seeking Bids on a Home Project

You are about to embark on a big project in the home and seek bids from contractors. Knowing the estimated cost for the work is important, sure, but what about other aspects of the plan?

Setting expectations before accepting a bid on a home project is just as important. Having a clear understanding of how and when the contractor will work should be helpful to plan your life around the pending job.

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Is Your Home Fully Insured Against Loss or Damage?

How do you know if your home has enough insurance coverage? The quick answer is that you are probably underinsured – and homeowners usually receive the bad news after submitting a claim.

About six in 10 homeowners are insufficiently insured, according to CoreLogic, a property data research firm. That’s roughly 51M homeowners currently underinsured, and CoreLogic estimates homes are insured at about 73% of the actual property value.

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