Home Care

Welcoming Dogs into Your Florida Home? Here’s What You Need to Know We love our pets like we love the human members of our family, but did you know that furry family members also play a significant role in your home insurance policy? According to the American Pet Products Association, more than 54...

The United States has five major climate zones, so maintenance for a home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, differs wildly from one in moist, sub-tropical Palm Beach, Florida. The Sunshine State also has to contend with hurricanes and an annual average precipitation of about 54 inches. Muggy Florida...

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that heating and cooling accounts for nearly half of your utility bill. Even as summer temperatures continue to climb, there are ways you can save money on your utility bill – and still keep your cool. Here are nine clever and common-sense ways to put those...

How to Spot and Handle a Leak in Your Home Homeowners have a lot to worry about in the daily upkeep of their property. Water represents one of the most costly risks you’ll face, but staying proactive can help you mitigate major damage and protect your home and your belongings against ruin. It only...

Let’s Create a Safe Space for All of Our Great Cooks Kitchen safety is a major concern for today’s seniors and it’s the second-most important room to have precautions and care in place. Kitchens present dangers to everyone, and these increase as we age and our abilities to move about safely...

The beginning of each season brings a unique list of home maintenance tasks. Between slightly cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours, fall is an ideal time to cross off large portions of your to-do list. To keep your home in great shape throughout the fall season, we’ve compiled a list of...

7 Expert Tips to Keep Your Florida Lawn Green (While Saving Green) This Summer We want to show off our lush lawns and healthy home gardens, but that’s not always easy in the Sunshine State, especially during summer’s extremely hot days. Thankfully, there are things you can do to win the battle....

Summer is just around the corner, which means homeowners across Florida are preparing their backyard pools for swimming season. What are some common mistakes Florida homeowners make when preparing swimming pools for spring? “If I don’t use the pool often, I don’t need to clean it as much.” Outdoor...

Spring break vacation is a great opportunity to spend quality time with kids and grandkids, but it also means that a whirlwind of high-energy children may soon hit your home. Here are several tips to keep your family and home safe during spring break vacation. Keep Medicine and Harmful Substances...

Termites cause more than $30 billion worth of damage to homes and businesses each year in the United States. The average cost for a homeowner to repair termite damage is roughly $3,500. Wouldn’t you rather spend that on something fun? You can take preventative measures to minimize damage to your...