You understand that being exposed to a variety of risks is simply part of being a homeowner.

Sometimes your home may be on the market for days, weeks or months before new homeowners settle in. During that time, your home could fall victim to vandalism, burglary, the elements, system failure or a variety of other costly issues. Make sure you protect your vacant home with these tips:

Leaves, football, and more leaves! Fall is creeping up on us and our homes. Fall only leads into winter, and many home maintenance tasks can be daunting when the temperature starts to fall. You’re better off getting some things out of the way now to save yourself the trouble later:

It’s a pretty big deal – leaving the comfort of your forever home for your new college abode. Whether it’s the first time you’ve moved or the tenth, packing up your entire life is quite a job. Your clothes, gaming consoles, furniture, laptop, books, the list goes on.

We all know just how fast time flies by – especially when it comes to the little ones. Once your stationary baby starts crawling and pulling up, tables and other surfaces are no longer out of reach.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than unwinding next to a nice cozy fire. No matter the season, no matter the place – campfires are for roasting marshmallows, telling stories, sharing laughs and making memories.

The last thing we want to do in the summer is maintenance – UGH! Well, a little maintenance here and there is better than a huge project sprouting up at the worst times (like in the middle of winter!).

Add these 10 items to your summer checklist to keep your home safe and sound:

(Updated 06/27/24)

Alright, alright – fireworks can’t be that dangerous right? WRONG.

Playing in the rain is one thing – but playing in lightning is an entirely different story. Lightning is the third most frequent cause of storm-related deaths in the United States, resulting in about 30 deaths and several hundred injuries every year.

Did you know that regularly cleaning your grill extends its life? While a deep clean isn’t necessary after each use, there are no benefits to having a dirty grill.