by PTI Marketing | Jan 01, 2014 With a New Year come’s the chance to get organized. Even in the age of smartphones, it’s great to have a one-stop location for your family to have a go-to place to know what’s going on this week or month. We dub it the “family command center.” An information...
Home Care
How to Safely Clean Gutters and Downspouts | People’s Trust Homeowners Academy
Cleaning your gutters every spring is a great way to protect your home from water damage. If left unchecked, leaves, twigs and other debris can clog your gutters and downspouts, causing water to seep into your roof, siding, and your home’s foundation. You can safely and easily clean out gutters...
Are These Fire Hazards Lurking in Your Florida Home?
The overnight hours are supposed to be a time to relax, let the day’s cares drift away and dream of even better things for tomorrow. But approximately half of home fire-related deaths result from fires that start between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. What a nightmare! In recognition of Fire Prevention Week,...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
The beginning of each season brings a unique list of home maintenance work. Between slightly cooler temperatures and daylight hours getting shorter, fall is an ideal time to cross off large portions of your home maintenance to-do list. To keep your home in great shape throughout the fall season...
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
by PTI Marketing | Dec 03, 2013 A fun way to get into the holiday spirit is by decorating your home. People’s Trust Insurance love’s the idea of decorating! We decorate in our offices - but we keep safety in mind! And we want you too also! Holiday decorations can be festive but when not used...
How to Clean your Dryer Duct
Not only can cleaning your dryer duct prolong the life of your dryer, but it can also prevent a fire. Dirty dryer ducts can be a serious fire hazard, so cleaning them is a must. According to NFPA, clothes dryers accounted for 92% of fires , and 33% of those were due to the failure to clean the...
How to Keep Your Home Safe When Traveling
by PTI Marketing | Jun 24, 2019 Starting to pack for your summer vacation? Whether you are going 20 or 1,000 miles away from your home, for a weekend or 4 weeks, you should always do these certain things before you lock that door and head out for your vacation. These tips will help you have a more...
Don’t Ignore These 7 Noises on Your Property
Some noises in your home are harmless—like creaking floors and squeaking doors. However, there are sounds to be wary of if you've never heard them before. If left unchecked, the sounds we've listed below could lead to a possible disaster. Because potentially damaging noises on your property are...
5 Easiest DIY Home Improvements to Add Value to a Home
by Chantel Robillard | Dec 22, 2020 Whether you’re about to put your home on the market or you have no plans of selling anytime soon, there are many DIY projects that can add value to your home. Not every home project needs to be costly or complicated to make a big impact, both for livability and...
How to Prevent Vandals from Targeting Your Home
by Chantel Robillard | Dec 28, 2020 As a property owner, vandalism is frustrating, can be expensive to fix, and can be difficult to prevent. Just as there are preventative measures you may take to prevent theft, there are also certain measures you can implement to help deter vandals from targeting...