Monday, March 22, 2010

Six Tips for Choosing a Contractor for Home Renovation & Remodeling

Are you considering renovating or adding on to your home? These projects can add notable value and comfort to your home, and some can even provide insurance discounts. While some home remodeling projects can be undertaken by the skilled do-it-yourself-er, many opt to hire a professional to plan and complete the work. Choosing the contractor then becomes the most important decision for the success of your project. If you are considering hiring a contractor to renovate your home, you can avoid common pitfalls by following these guidelines.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Be Prepared For Anything

The heart-wrenching pictures of the damage in the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile remind us that earthquakes can strike in unexpected places and unexpected moments. It’s never too early to protect your family and home from disaster.

Being prepared turned out to be a key factor in lessening the loss of life in Chile, despite one of the largest quakes in history at 8.8 on the Richter Scale. Their stricter building codes are complemented by public awareness and earthquake preparedness.