General Home Safety

After a flood, the yearning to rebuild takes over. The first step toward recovering from a flood is to file your insurance claim, but this can seem a daunting experience during a crisis. Careful...

An accurate list of your household contents is important, especially in the case of a total loss or theft. Many people have a hard time remembering everything inside of their home, and this could...

Working from home requires the same attention to safety as working in a traditional office. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 4 million Americans worked from home in the past...

There are many hurricane protection options on the market today. Here are some tips to help in your decision making process. Don't wait until the last minute to protect your home and family. A...

Be proactive in defending your possessions before a burglary occurs. Install security devices such as deadbolts and window locks and consider installing a security system that is directly...

Disasters are sudden, terrible events that can damage your home and your psyche. Taking a few simple steps can help prepare your home, make filing an insurance claim much easier, and put your...

Most people don't know their homeowners insurance rights and settle for too little. Insurance companies play the waiting game and settle your claim to their advantage. Don't roll over - get what...

Most people don't usually think that having liability insurance will actually deter a criminal from committing a crime against you. Actually there are other types of insurance which can also deter...

Renter's Insurance can be a great investment, especially if you have a lot of furniture or collections that you care a great deal about. Luckily, renter's insurance on average is only about $200...

Quick instructions on how to prepare for a hurricane when it is time to evacuate or ride it out.

Dealing with a house fire requires you to pay attention to many details. You must first care for the health of your family. Simultaneously you will need to handle many household matters. You...

There are many tasks to tend to after a house fire. Your to-do list should begin with dealing family and health concerns. You will also need to investigate the damage and deal with the insurance...

Hurricanes are dangerous storms that can threaten your life, your home and your family. High winds can damage the structure of your home and send outdoor objects flying dangerously through the...

More often than not if you spend a lot of money on something you hope to get good use out of it. However, when it comes to purchasing homeowners insurance, most buyers hope never to have to file a...

Homeowners insurance is home hazard insurance. It covers the owner of a home in the event of a fire or other type of loss. The policy eliminates specific disasters because the cost would be...

One never knows when disaster will strike. Fire, floods, powerful storms or theft can all cause damage or complete loss to one's home and belongings. It is a good idea to keep detailed records of...

Creating a home inventory is an important step in ensuring that you will be reimbursed by your insurance company should an emergency occur. Here's how to create the documentation you need to...

A easy to follow method of documenting your home' s valuables and contents for insurance claim purposes. Lessons learned after a Home fire claimed all I owned.

Protecting your private property is a concern for home owners, renters and those fighting against government land seizure redevelopment plans that could compromise their property's worth or...

An A5 flood zone is an area at high risk of flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency assigns flood zone designations based on historical data that includes frequency of flooding in the...

Disasters strike when you least expect. And the last thing you expect is to be able to remember every item you had in your home. This is what you'll need to do for your insurance if your home is...

All of us today are looking for ways to cut costs or receive discounts. The rising cost of the economy it gets harder and harder to meet all the bills. At this time if you own a home; with the...

Most people don't realize that their homeowners or renters insurance doesn't cover losses due to flood. Flood insurance, like most other forms of insurance, is something you hope you'll never...

A hurricane is one of nature’s most destructive forces. Being prepared for such a storm may make the difference between life and death.

With the demands of daily life, the last thing on our minds is preparing for a home disaster. But, I am living proof that your home can be taken from you at any time. In my case, a neighbor's...

From household accidents to natural disasters, homeowners insurance claims have become an integral part of homeownership. With this year's proliferation of floods, fires and tornados, tens of...

Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside communities have suffered much damage due to the recent wildfire. Going as fast as 75 mph, the Santa Ana winds catalyzed much of the destruction. Ashes and smoke...

According to a 2006 study conducted by the Garner institute, identity theft occurs every minute to approximately 28½ people. These numbers are alarming, but explain why you shouldn't give out...

If your home was damaged because of a robbery,fire or bad weather and you had to provide a complete inventory to your insurance company - could you do it? Total recall is difficult - especially...

With areas in the Central United States experiencing severe flooding two times within ten months, it is the time to look at risk factors and give consideration to ways to decrease future risk. ...

Many people assume that if they are merely renting, insurance for their residence is unnecessary or unreasonably expensive. But with the explosive growth in ownership of home electronics, many...

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A natural disaster can strike anywhere or at anytime. A tornado, a hurricane or an earthquake can often strike without warning. Being prepared is sometimes your and your family's best defense. You...

Shopping for a new house in a new community is challenging. There's so much to consider besides the house itself. Schools, community amenities and social structure--all should play a part in where...

When a tree suddenly falls on the house in a storm, it’s a shock! One minute there was an intact house and seemingly seconds later, trunks and branches are on or even in it. Get everyone...

In 2003, my house was one of thousands of houses that burned to the ground in San Diego’s disastrous Cedar fire. Because of this, along with other fire survivors, I wound up learning more about...

After years of accumulating numerous household items, many of us see creating a home inventory as a tedious task. But insurance, security and disaster-relief experts say it's worth the effort....