The Places to Watch to Avoid Water Leak Damage

The unfortunate reality of home or condo ownership is that over time you will most likely develop a leak that could cause major damage if it goes unchecked. If you own a home or condo, regularly check these places for leaks that can cause damage and may go unnoticed. The Water Heater Your water heater […]

6 Simple Tips if You’re Preparing to Sell your Home

Preparing to sell your home can be a large undertaking. Often, people put off repairs on their home that don’t bother them, but would certainly deter prospective buyers or set off an alarm to a home inspector of other problems. If you’re preparing to sell your home, follow these steps to ensure you get the […]

How to Inspect Your Roof for Damage

Six Ways to Prevent a Costly Repair We all know that owning a home is an expensive investment. Unfortunately, you can’t just move in and let it set. Homes require constant maintenance to ensure you don’t get costly damage. We suggest doing a yearly home inspection. Most people will never venture up onto their roof […]

Who is responsible if your tree falls onto your neighbor’s house?

How To Deal With a Fallen Tree Neighbors are great! You can count on them to keep an eye on your place while you’re away, let out a furry friend or even borrow some last minute ingredients! Shoot, some of your neighbors are probably some of your closest friends. But having neighbors can sometimes cause […]

Protecting your Home or Condo from Mold

Key Tips to Prevent Mold Every home in the US is vulnerable to mold damage and now that we’re coming into the cooler winter months, mold can thrive. Mold really needs one thing to grow: moisture. Protect your home from mold by identifying and eliminating sources of moisture. Moisture can enter your home through many […]

Keep Your Home Free of Rodents and Rodent Damage

Protecting your Home from Rodents and Rodent Damage You’ve spent a lot of time making your house perfect and keeping it clean. Don’t let a rodent destroy the inner workings of your home! A single rat can destroy insulation, chew through wires, weaken floor joists and even chew through brick! Not to mention they carry […]

Hiring a Contractor or Other Labor Off of Craigslist?

Avoid an Insurance Nightmare – Do Your Homework Before Hiring from Craigslist So, you’re planning a home remodel or some landscape work – great! Most people start this process by laying out exactly what they’d like, then calling out to multiple companies to get the best quotes to have the job completed. After all, this […]

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens Sooner or later, a water source in your home will fail. Water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims and the average cost of these claims in 2014 was over $9,000.  Water damage can be avoided but knowing what signs to […]

Keep your Friends and Family Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mount Vernon, WA

Keeping your Home in Mount Vernon, WA Safe from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Our homes should be places of comfort, relaxation and memories. That’s why it is important to protect your homes from dangers such as fires, theft and one people too often overlook: carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is […]

Learn How to Keep and Maintain a Fire Extinguisher in Mount Vernon, WA

How to Keep and Maintain a Fire Extinguisher in your Home Your home is much more than the place that you live or where you sleep. It is where you create memories, raise a family and have family and friends over to visit. Keeping everyone safe while they’re there should be a first priority. But, […]