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Reduce your heating costs this winter

It’s true that gifts, candles and snow make a winter season perfect, but what about a lower heating bill while enjoying the warmth and comfort of your apartment? With space heating being one...

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Be prepared for winter storms

We were hoping not to tackle this subject until next month, but the Arctic blast that affected millions from Chicago to Texas and brought record-low temperatures so early this winter, had...

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Have a safe, not scary, Halloween

Making your home safe for trick-or-treaters is essential around Halloween. Last year around this time we posted an article in which we summarized some of the most common (and unfortunate)...

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Candle season is here! Make it flameless

When fall arrives, it’s hard to resist bringing the scents of the season into your home. Cedarwood, pumpkin pie, baked apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit of vanilla are some classic candle...

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Need help calculating the value of your possessions?

Calculating the replacement cost of the items you own, (personal property coverage in renters insurance terms), may not sound fun, but it is important. One common mistake that renters do when...

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Self storage for smart renters

Renting a place to live often means you don’t have enough space for everything you own. Putting surplus belongings into self-storage is always an option. You may be able to use your renters...

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8 things renters insurance does and does not cover

When you purchased your renters insurance, chances are slim that you were told about the following surprising things that your insurance may or may not cover. Since coverage amounts vary...

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Clean up for spring and summer

Regardless of the area you live in, spring is here, or at least approaching. This winter the weather was much like a roller coaster ride across the U.S., with various regions experiencing a...

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Best practices for buying renters insurance

The U.S. renter population includes people from all income levels, but the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the annual increase in the number of high-income...

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Cheap rents, hidden expenses

The renter population in the U.S. has expanded greatly, with the national average rent reaching $1,420 in January, according to Yardi Matrix data. This average amount varies throughout the...

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Flood insurance for renters

While there are a few months until the hurricane season starts, now it is the ideal time to check your property as well as your insurance policy, to make sure you have the right coverage,...

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Solar power and insurance

Sustainability has become a trend, Both commercial and residential real estate owners are turning to solar energy to power their buildings and homes. Solar panels are a viable option for a...