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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.

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

Adapt Your Home for Elderly Parents with a Home Safety Checklist

January 22, 2013 by

My Place Earlier this year, my 84-year-old mother slipped and fell. Her accidental fall left her with a broken pelvis – and... Read Full Story

Living Large, Spending Small: Tricking Out Your First Apartment on a Budget

January 10, 2013 by

My Place I’m done with college and officially a member of the real world. I have a job and a new apartment.... Read Full Story

Studio, Apartment or Condo: Which One's Right for You?

January 2, 2013 by

My Place Searching for a place to rent can be overwhelming if you consider the array of available options. Should you take... Read Full Story