by insuranceco | Apr 26, 2022 | Safety Tips, Tips
Upgrading your patio door can give you more natural light and easy access to your yard. But choosing which one best fits your home—and budget—takes a bit more effort. By Nafeesah Allen February 15, 2022 According to HomeAdvisor, on average, homeowners spend $2,500...
by insuranceco | Mar 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Kristina McGuirk January 03, 2021 Get your home ready for the warmer months with these tasks and tips for indoor and outdoor spaces. Do it all yourself, or hire a pro to help check things off your spring maintenance to-do list. Check Railings, Fences, and Walkway...
by insuranceco | Feb 23, 2022 | Tips
With Spring just around the corner, it is the perfect time to start building your screen porch! By Hiranmayi Srinivasan January 18, 2022 Most of us have spent a lot of time in our homes over the past two years and our living spaces filled multiple roles—school, work,...
by insuranceco | Jan 25, 2022 | Tips
Try these updates to keep your home toasty and save on heating costs. By Jessica Bennett and Mia Taylor October 21, 2021 To keep your heating bill down without sacrificing comfort, look for alternative ways to warm and weatherize your home in the winter. Whether you...
by insuranceco | Dec 22, 2021 | Tips
No matter which way you look at it, 2021 was hardly a typical year. Between supply chain shortages, inflation, the overheated housing market, and record-shattering lumber prices, more than a few of us are looking forward to saying goodbye to this tumultuous year. But...
by insuranceco | Nov 18, 2021 | Renovation
Ready to transform the layout of your home? First, you’ll need to know the key materials and requirements for various types of walls, including those with doors or windows. By BH&G Editors Updated June 30, 2020 Building or removing a wall can make a big...
by insuranceco | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, Home
Keeping your home cool when it’s hot outside, and warm in the cold weather can take a lot of energy and run up your power bills. Sure, you can seal your home against drafts and install energy-efficient windows, but your landscaping can make your home...
by MatneyConstruction | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog, Home
Here’s how to make a renovation project budget, including factoring in project materials and preparing for contingencies, plus what not to forget when planning. Creating a budget for a home improvement project can be daunting if not downright overwhelming,...
by MatneyConstruction | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Safety Tips
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Why do you need a...
by MatneyConstruction | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Maintenance
Summer is here and for many, that means home DIY projects are back! But that also means potential injuries and fatalities are too, if not careful. Annually, ladder-related incidents cause over 500,000 injuries and approximately 300 deaths. Most ladder deaths are from...
