Tips for Homeowners

Tips for Homeowners:

• Keep your gutters and drains clear.
  
• Keep your trees trimmed regularly.
  
• Have your furnace tuned up/checked annually.
  
• Regularly check on the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
  
• Secure any loose steps, railings or rugs. 
  
• Repair leaks as soon as you can after noticing them. Remember: water damage losses must be sudden and accidental - which means, water damage resulting from an ongoing leak may not be covered.
  
• If you have a working fireplace, have it cleaned and checked annually.
  
• Regularly clean your dryer vent.
  
• Have someone check in on your home at least once every 48 hours while you're away. 
  
• Don't overload extension cords and be sure to regularly dust areas where many appliances are plugged into one area. 
  
• Don't grill inside (yes, we mean inside the house!), or on a covered porch. 
• If you have children: consider replacing any windows that may be in the way of incoming baseballs/hockey pucks/golf balls/etc. with plexi glass - especially if the garage door doubles as a target!