by insuranceco | Jul 20, 2022 | Blog, Home, Home Maintenance, Maintenance, Renovation, Safety Tips, Tips
Whether they’re intentionally made or not, holes in walls happen. Fortunately for homeowners and renters alike, though, patching small and large holes in drywall is a relatively easy DIY project. Small holes in drywall can be caused by screws, nails, pushpins,...
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 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 | Jun 22, 2021 | Safety Tips
Amid all the green lawns and manicured gardens of summer lies a grim statistic: Every year, while mowing the grass, cutting a branch, or power washing a deck, at least 100 people die and an estimated 143,000 are injured badly enough to require a trip to the emergency...
by MatneyConstruction | Dec 10, 2020 | Blog, Safety Tips
Old Man Winter is here. Ice, snow, and wind can wreak havoc on your home and your budget. Standard homeowners insurance policies can cover most disasters that result from a freeze, but it’s better to minimize the potential risks! Follow these tips to help prepare your...
by MatneyConstruction | Sep 22, 2020 | Safety Tips
Choosing the right generator is the first step in generator safety. Here are a few easy ways to figure out which size generator is best for you,provided by Red Cross. Add up the power requirements of the appliances and devices you will want to use. Add up the wattage...