4 Ways to Keep Your House Pest-Free
Many of us are heading back to our homes and many stayed and weathered the storm. Regardless, you may have some cleanup, and during that time, rodents and other pests may have found shelter in your home. This prompted this post today because we’ve talked to a lot of our neighbors that are dealing with…
What to Do After a Hurricane – a Checklist and What Insurance Covers
Dorian is almost upon us! But we’ve dealt with worse, however it’s a good time to reiterate hurricane preparedness and what to do. While not everyone now has the luxury of getting flood insurance or homeowners insurance after the fact, there are some things to do whether you have certain insurance or not. Here’s a…
Simple Ways to Prepare for Bad Weather Along the Coast
Flash floods, tropical threats and historic landfall… Oh my! Eh, but that’s what we get every once in a while in South Carolina. It’s not too bad, but being prepared and understanding our weather patterns can help you be more comfortable when bad weather hits. If you’re moving to this area or relocating you might…
Hurricane Preparedness
Protecting your home during a hurricane and how to prepare for a potential hurricane or tropical storm. Living on the coasts has its benefits but there are some drawbacks too, as with just about anywhere in the country. Here are some great tips for preparing and keeping yourself and your home safe if a large…
What Does Principle Residence Mean?
As a homeowner, there are certain tax breaks and deductions that you can claim, however, these are primarily on your principal residence. So what exactly does that mean and can you deduct anything on rental properties? In order to qualify for certain tax benefits the home you live in, must be your legal and principal…
8 Home Exterior Trends You Should Forget
Home trend designs, and go with the years but there are some we wish would just die. Some are so outdated and I have no idea why they keep making the rounds, but it’s like that old saying, “there’s nothing new under the sun” is certainly true when it comes to fashion, opinions, and design.…