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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.

Things To Know About Well Water Before You Buy a Home

March 26, 2013 by

My Place When you are thinking of buying a new home, there are many details to consider: Financing, the condition of the... Read Full Story

How to Approach Home Sellers About Repairs

My Place When looking for a new home, it’s important to see beyond paint colors and decor that may not be your taste and,... Read Full Story

What You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms and CO Alarms

March 7, 2013 by

My Place With technology so ingrained in our lives, it’s probably no surprise that it’s also been used to advance so many... Read Full Story

Shoveling Snow: Who’s Responsible, the Renter or the Landlord?

March 6, 2013 by

My Place Winter is not quite over, which means there a few more opportunities for snow to fall and ice to form.... Read Full Story

Minimize Your Gas Bill with 5 Toasty Alternatives

February 27, 2013 by

My Place My almost-2-year-old son is a fabulous singer. His new favorite song is the Christmas classic “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” He... Read Full Story

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips for Chimney and Furnace Season

January 31, 2013 by

My Place Winter is here. And while you’ve probably fired up the furnace plenty, and stocked up on firewood, have you studied... Read Full Story

Whole-Home Safety: Room-by-Room Safety Fixes for the Entire House

January 30, 2013 by

My Place If you’re a parent, chances are you have no problem relating to the saying, “You can’t be everywhere at once.”... Read Full Story

5 Things to Consider Before Taking a Loan for Home Repairs

January 29, 2013 by

My Place The National Association of Home Builders reports that the Remodeling Market Index, an important indicator of remodeling robustness, climbed 5... Read Full Story