The holiday season is most commonly thought of as a positive time to spend with family and friends. Toward the end of the year when the weather is cold, there is nothing better than eating and catching up with loved ones in a comfortable setting. When the topic of Thanksgiving comes up, it is very…
Over the years, lightning strike-related deaths have been on the decline. While this is a good thing, it is important to note that the decline in deaths is simply due to the increase in awareness about the danger of lightning. Though getting struck by lightning is a pretty rare occurrence overall, it can happen. It…
When it comes to owning a home, one of the best things that you can do for yourself is to have a good insurance policy. In the case that your property is damaged, your insurance company can be your best friend. After discovering what has happened, you will be able to file a claim to…
Hurricane damage is a problem that no homeowner ever wants to deal with. Unfortunately, many areas throughout the country are at a higher risk of being affected by tropical storms. That being said, there is no way to completely protect your home and property from being destroyed if you reside in these locations. Out of…
With summer temperatures worldwide ratcheting up into the upper 90’s and lower 100s, our homes are impacted by the sweltering sun. In some cases, this can result in heat damage to the property. There are several ways that a home can be affected by the heat of the sun. As a homeowner, it is beneficial…
Not many people realize that earthquakes occur several hundred times a day across the world. In the vast majority of these occurrences, the magnitude is two or smaller, meaning that the earthquake cannot be felt by the average person. Over the past century, we are experiencing more and more earthquakes that we can feel, due…
House fires are some of the biggest threats to homeowners because they can happen anywhere in the world and be caused by almost anything. The thought of your entire home being destroyed by flames is terrifying, especially knowing that there is no way to truly prepare for that kind of disaster. Aside from the average…
Sinkholes have been making appearances in movies and television shows for several years. Although the directors usually have the right idea about these giant depressions in the ground when they depict them in their films, there is much more to a sinkhole than what is shown in the action movies. The details of real sinkholes…
When it comes to owning a home, several things can go wrong. As a homeowner, it can be difficult to imagine that uncontrollable circumstances could potentially destroy everything you have built, despite your efforts to maintain your property and prevent them. One of the most common causes of home insurance claims is wind damage. While…
Being a homeowner comes with its fair share of positives and negatives. While the freedoms that come with owning your house can be very beneficial, there is also the stress that something could potentially go wrong. Unlike a rented property, you will be responsible for taking care of any unforeseen home damage that could affect…