January 14th, 2016 at 10:00 am
Whether you call them resolutions or a “honey-do” list, every homeowner has a set of objectives they’d like to accomplish – preferably sooner than later. From repainting to refinancing, each residence benefits when its occupants puts their goals on paper or computer.
We’ve compiled 10 homeowner resolutions that are worth considering, depending on your home and lifestyle. Go ahead. What have you got to lose (except equity, if you don’t keep your home in top shape)?
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January 8th, 2016 at 10:00 am
With every New Year comes the chance for a fresh start and new beginnings. Make 2016 the year you make a change everyone in your family can enjoy — renovations to your home.
From Jan. 11 to 15, you will have the chance to enter our #Resolve2Renovate Contest on our Facebook page. One winner will be selected to receive a $50 Lowe’s gift card. (more…)
December 29th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Over the past few months, Southern California residents have heard a lot about El Niño. Do you know what it is and how to prepare for its potential effects on your home?
El Niño occurs when the waters in the Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. Typically, this happens during the winter season, and it has a substantial effect on weather patterns. In Southern California, that can mean a wetter winter. In the past, our region has experienced torrential downpours and mudslides as a result of El Niño. However, it’s important to remember that no two El Niño events are the same, and how we will be impacted cannot fully be determined.
But, you can still prepare your home! The time to start is now. To help you get your home ready for the coming rain, we’ve put together this 12-step checklist. Download a copy, print it, and get to work protecting your home!
December 7th, 2015 at 10:00 am
It’s that time of year again, and we aren’t talking about the holiday season — we’re talking about flu season. December to February is peak flu activity time in the U.S. — which makes now the perfect time to prepare your home to deal with the pesky virus. According to statistics provided by WebMD, on average each year roughly 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population will get the flu. Of those, about 200,000 Americans are hospitalized due to problems stemming from the virus. Don’t be part of these statistics! Start preparing now so you and your loved ones can enjoy a healthy, flu-free winter.
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November 18th, 2015 at 10:00 am
You say you won’t be home for the holidays this year? Finally taking that long-awaited cruise or visiting family in another state?
It can be great to get out of the house during the holiday season. Just be sure no unwanted visitors get into it while you’re away.
Having a security system to protect your home is a wise investment. And there are plenty of commonsense ways to keep your residence from being a tempting target of thieves on the prowl for unoccupied properties. In fact, according to the most recently available FBI statistics, nearly 400,000 residential burglaries occur annually in the U.S. between November and December. The National Crime Prevention Council says homeowners should be extra-vigilant during the winter months, especially if they have travel plans or if their home is filled with piles of wrapped gifts.
We’ve compiled a list of tips, suggestions, and advice from security pros on how to keep the grinches from stealing your holiday cheer. Put these security measures in place now and you should be able to rest easier wherever your vacation plans take you.
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