With the arrival of colder weather, make sure your heating and ventilation systems are in proper working order. Use a clean furnace filter.  Clean or change monthly or as recommended by the manufacturer’s manual. If a pilot light or burner flame goes out, allow ample time for any gas accumulation to escape before relighting. Keep …

Heating costs can throw a wrench into your winter budget — and the cold can make you cranky. But you can limit the discomfort by addressing the gaps, cracks and waste that drive up fuel costs. Such fixes are available at a lower price than you might imagine. Run through this checklist of fixes to …

Here’s a great article written by Vicki Payne, a nationally recognized designer, home improvement, gardening and decorating expert. Each week, for over 15 years, millions of viewers both nationally and internationally have tuned in to watch her popular television show, For Your Home. Is Your Home Ready For Your Golden Years? By Vicki Payne Every day, and …

1. Verify and confirm with the local weather bureau that a hail event was recorded for your specific area. This information can lend significant credibility to your claim process with your insurance carrier. 2. The first hail damage indication will be any obvious damage to the field shingles, roof vents, flashing, and Hip & Ridge …