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Is Mold Lurking in Your Home? Check These Five Places.

Is Mold Lurking in Your Home? Check These Five Places.

    If you’re not actively inspecting your home for mold, you’re doing it wrong. Mold can cause widespread damage if left alone too long. Make sure to check out these five top places in your home that mold likes to hide away.

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    Common Factors Affecting Your Insurance Rate

      Our recent guide, what homeowners insurance covers, list 13 surprising things that you would have never guessed your covered for! However, one is still let with the question of what factors are affecting your insurance rate?

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      Homeowners Insurance vs Renters Insurance

        In general, you either own a home, or you’re renting the property or unit on which you currently live. Rental units are — obviously — not owned by the tenant, but that doesn’t mean insuring the property as the renting tenant is any less important than if you were to own your own property! In fact, as a rental tenant, it is arguably more important to make sure your coverage stacks up, since you will likely have another party holding you accountable, instead of going it alone.

        How to Read Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

        How to Read Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

          Did you know that the vast majority of U.S. homeowners are insured, but most of them don’t fully understand their own policy?  Of course this is the case — with a variety of different insurance carriers, agents and policies, understanding what a policy does and does not include coverage for can be a daunting task.

          The Most Common Causes of Property Damage for Homeowners

          The Most Common Causes of Property Damage for Homeowners

            Between 2012 and 2016, the most common causes of property damage for homeowners based on the claims made were: water and freezing damage, wind and hail damage, theft, fire and lightning damage, bodily injury, medical, and credit card damage (fraud or theft). 

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            What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?

              Let’s face it:  Homeowners insurance is overwhelming.  People spend hours researching and selecting a carrier and plan but still don’t fully understand their coverage.

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              Thinking About Solar Panel Installation? Read This First

                People often question whether or not installation is a good move for their household, but it can be hard to find a clear answer.  Media, marketing and advertising sometimes contain myths that make it almost impossible to discern the real pros and cons of solar panel installation. ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons has you covered, with our tell-all guide to the advantages and disadvantages of installing solar panels and making the sun work for you!

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                Guide to Grill Safety

                  Long summer afternoons are around the corner, and you’re probably looking forward to cookouts. There’s nothing better than enjoying burgers, dogs and veggies fresh off the grill…but if you aren’t careful, your grill could pose a serious fire hazard. These tips will help you keep your grill safe and your home flame-free.