Friday, December 1, 2017
From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear. A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and...
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The Houston housing and economic forecast as presented by Dr. James Gaines is promising for Houston and surrounding areas. After a slowed Texas economy in 2016, 2017 has been much better- Energy, healthcare, business...
Friday, November 3, 2017
It’s easy to lower your insurance costs - especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad...
Friday, October 6, 2017
One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
That oh-so-covetable experience of taking a dip in your very own pool? Millions of American households enjoy it, at least when the weather’s nice. With the summer heat ratcheting up, you may be coming down with a...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Were you in the Houston Texas area affected by Hurricane Harvey? Did rising water get close to your Home and now your worried about it happening again? Even Preferred flood zones, the low risk areas, had damage from...
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
If you've lived in the Houston area, you know that it can Flood in certain areas of Houston quickly. With Hurricane season here, 3-5 inches of rain can wreak havoc. Water can rise in Flood prone areas within minutes. It'...
Friday, August 4, 2017
As a busy homeowner, it's easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects...
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Since Tropical Storm Cindy recently hit, many people are curious about insurance moratorium or binding restrictions that were issued by some insurance companies. What does it mean and why do insurance companies do this?...
Friday, July 7, 2017
Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Spring rainstorms are a fact of life in many...