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Prevention-themed tips, news and advice for homeowners and apartment dwellers. Covering everything from homeowners insurance and renters insurance to storm preparedness, home buying, apartment security and DIY tips.

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How to Do a Final Walkthrough Before Closing on a House

My Place When the home buying process is nearly complete, many buyers start relaxing and focusing on other details, such as purchasing new... Read Full Story

Green Moving Tips: How to 'Eco-Boost' Your Move

April 25, 2013 by

My Place If your resolution for 2013 was to curb your carbon footprint, you might find it a challenge when there’s an... Read Full Story

The Essential Guide to Renting a Storage Unit

April 23, 2013 by

My Place Many of us, at one point or another, will use self-storage. Whether it be for college, moving, general storage or downsizing,... Read Full Story

Spring is Here: Get Your Home Ready!

April 19, 2013 by

My Place Spring weather was a little late in arriving in many parts of the country this year. Chances are, by now,... Read Full Story

Lessons From The World's First Indoor Hailstorm

April 18, 2013 by

My Place Who would take the time to fashion hailstones from a mix of tap water and seltzer water in a special... Read Full Story

10 Spring Cleaning Tips to Make Your Life Easier

April 16, 2013 by

My Place Despite the chill that still lingers in the air, spring is here. Whenever I hear the word spring I almost... Read Full Story

Not All Smoke Alarms are Equal: Knowing the Difference Could Save Your Life

April 3, 2013 by

My Place You change the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year, and test them every month. But do you know... Read Full Story

Stop Electronic Identity Theft: 5 Steps You Can Take Now to Protect Your Digital Life

March 27, 2013 by

My Place One of my favorite things to do is to grab my laptop, walk to the coffee shop down the street... Read Full Story