The outdoor space at your home, when landscaped, will enhance the beauty, livability and the value of your home. We've put together some landscaping ideas to keep your yard looking beautiful with minimum effort and cost. We chose some of the best ideas out there for homeowners who want to upgrade their yards without breaking the bank. Our Climate: Choosing the Right Plants Our climate in...
What do losing weight, growing older and buying a burglar alarm have in common? According to U.S. News & World Report, they’re all potential ways to save on insurance. The writer cautions, however, not to go overboard. “You have insurance for a reason: You want it to pay off if you need to use it. So remember that you get what you pay for, and...
Most of us have smartphones. Many of us also have cars with smart technologies. But what about smart homes? Most smart home technology integrates with a personal phone or tablet so you can control your home from virtually anywhere. This makes smart home technology easy and ultra convenient–and those are two reasons why it’s becoming the new gold standard for homes. Interested in upgrading your...
The Insurance Dogger does not have a great deal of respect for delicate items!!!Not funny, Insurance Dogger! Not funny!In this final installment of our 3 part mini-series, we are going to review a little bit of information about coverage for antiques and high-value items you may have in your home. This is a topic that I covered briefly in my post reviewing homeowner’s insurance (HOI)...
Sammy thinks these flood changes are all wet. Hello everyone! We’re back again! This time we’re going to briefly review the debacle that is flood insurance. Operated by the National Flood Insurance Program (under the auspices of FEMA) or NFIP for short, flood insurance has gone through quite the upheaval lately. This is due, in large part, to the fact that the program is about...
