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Windows
Does Insurance Cover Broken Windows? Filing a Windows Insurance Claim
Despite our best efforts to keep our home and property safe, accidents can still occur. Severe weather, storms, and stray baseballs can easily crack or break the windows of our home. To quickly and affordably repair your home, you may need to file a homeowner’s insurance claim. This begs the question: Does insurance cover broken…
Roofing
5 Simple Steps for Hiring a Roofing Contractor: A Checklist
After a storm, discovering you have damage to your roof is scary and stressful. It needs to be fixed immediately, and doing so while juggling the hassle of filing an insurance claim to repair or replace your roof can be challenging. Finding a reliable and trustworthy roofing contractor is your second step in repairing post-storm…
Roofing
After the Storm: How to Detect and Repair Roof Damage
Modernize homeowner surveys have consistently shown that homeowners with damage to their roofs are more stressed than homeowners seeking any other kind of home repair. There’s good reason for that: Your roof protects you and your most valuable belongings from the worst weather. If you fall into this category, you are not alone. In this…
Windows
Hiring A Window Contractor: Contractor Checklist
After a storm, filing an insurance claim to repair or replace your windows can be stressful. Finding a reliable and trustworthy window contractor is your first step in repairing post-storm damage. An experienced contractor will help you throughout the claims process with your insurance company, and ensure that your home is restored to its original…
Solar
Questions to Ask Your Contractor About Your New Solar Panel Installation
After you have confirmed that your contractor is an expert and signed your contract, you’re finally ready to reap the bright rewards of solar energy for your home. But you probably still have plenty of questions about what comes next, and what to expect—both during the installation process after. Here’s everything you need to know. What happens…