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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.

7 College Winter Break Safety Tips

December 20, 2012 by

My Place Heading home for winter break becomes something of a ritual for many college kids. Students finish their exams, say goodbye... Read Full Story

The Mayan Prediction: Don't Panic. Be Prepared [SLIDESHOW]

December 20, 2012 by

My Place We’ve all heard about the supposed end of the world on Dec. 21, 2012. The doomsday prophesies centered around two... Read Full Story

Pain in the Drain: The Holidays Can Be Tough on Your Plumbing

December 18, 2012 by

My Place By Roy Spencer, Perma-Seal The winter holidays are certainly a festive time for many homeowners, but they can also be... Read Full Story

Gandalf Is Coming! Get Ready for Winter Storms

December 13, 2012 by

My Place Don’t be surprised if, a month or so from now, you wake up to a foot of snow dumped overnight... Read Full Story

Stories from Sandy: Renewed Purpose and Hope

December 12, 2012 by

My Place Freehold, New Jersey. Bruce Springsteen’s hometown. And, more recently, the site of great upheaval in the wake of Sandy. The... Read Full Story

Make Memories, Not Mischief: 4 Unsafe Holiday Traditions to Avoid

November 19, 2012 by

My Place By Lisa Faina, Allstate Agent The holiday season is steeped in traditions that originated in a world long before warning... Read Full Story

Top 3 Turkey Frying Safety Tips

November 16, 2012 by

My Place Turkey frying is an exceptional way to lock in the delicious flavor and juices of a Thanksgiving bird while offering... Read Full Story

Top 10 Home Repairs to Make Before Winter [SLIDESHOW]

November 14, 2012 by

My Place With all the barbecues, baseball games and road trips that go on during the summer months, home maintenance projects may... Read Full Story