No one plans for their homes to have a loss – but, accidents happen. While you can’t control everything that could happen, there are preventative measures you can take to help prevent your Florida home from experiencing the unfortunate. Below are the top 5 home insurance claims and what you can do...
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Summer Home Maintenance Tips
Summer brings green grass and tall hedges. There’s no time like the summer to start tackling some items on that home maintenance checklist, especially with the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching. There are all sorts of little things you can do to spruce up your home, both inside and out,...
5 Surprisingly Dangerous Household Items for Your Pets
by PTI Marketing | Apr 06, 2018 Our pets are part of the family and that’s why it’s so important to help keep them safe! Your home can hold a lot of unrecognized dangers for your pets, and some items that are completely safe for humans are actually unsafe for your pet. Pets can be curious and want...
Tree Trimming 101: Why, When and How to Do It
Hurricanes Ian and Nicole and the other severe weather hitting Florida lately demonstrated how trees could pose a serious hazard to your home during a windstorm event. Every year, falling trees and limbs cause millions of dollars in damage, according to the Insurance Institute for Business &...
What’s the Life Expectancy of a Water Heater in Florida?
Florida homeowners count on water heaters for just about everything at home – taking a hot shower, doing the laundry, washing dishes – the list goes on. In fact, heating water is one of the leading expenses in a home, accounting for as much as 18% of utility bills. And while it may seem as though...
Pressure Washer Tips For Cleaning Your Florida Home
Whether you’re prepping your Florida home for a fresh coat of paint, sprucing up patio furniture, or cleaning off the deck or driveway, pressure washers can help you tackle your outdoor cleaning chores fast. But there’s more to pressure washers than meets the eye… To help keep you safe, we’re...
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist: 7 Helpful Prep Tips
Between crisp, cool mornings and chilly evenings, the start of winter presents a new set of challenges for home maintenance. The following tips will help make planning your winter home maintenance checklist a cinch! We’re here to help you keep your house in top shape as the temps begin to drop –...
Wildlife in Your Florida Backyard? Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do
Wildlife in Your Florida Backyard? Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do Florida is a biologically rich and diverse state that’s home to thousands of different wildlife species – and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter some of them in your own backyard. While there’s nothing wrong with...
Transform Your Florida Home into the Ultimate Staycation Resort
Between the planning, crowded airports, hefty hotel bills, and all those other travel expenses, summer vacation trips can quickly become costly and stressful. And isn’t the point of a vacation to relax? Why not make the most of where you spend much of your time – your home? We’ve rounded up...
Buying a Generator to Power Your Florida Home? Here’s What to Consider Before the Storm Hits.
Buying a Generator to Power Your Florida Home? Here’s What to Consider Before the Storm Hits. The only thing worse than riding out the storm at home? Riding out the storm without power… especially if it feels like 100 degrees outside. Yuck! Fortunately, there’s an easy solution – generators. Too...