The End-of-Summer Home Reset: 10 Things to Do Before Fall Arrives

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Summer doesn’t exactly leave quietly.

After months of open windows, backyard gatherings, gardening, vacations, outdoor projects, and summer storms, your home may need a little attention before fall arrives.

And that’s OK. Your house has been busy, too.

The end of August is a great time to give your home a reset. You don’t need to deep-clean every room or tackle a dozen major projects. Instead, take a walk around your home and look at it with fresh eyes.

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Flood Insurance Claims: What Insurers Expect You to Prove After a Flood

Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and the sense that winter is finally loosening its grip. But in many regions, it also brings something less welcome: heavy rains that can quickly lead to flash flooding.

If you live in a flood-prone area, you’re keenly aware that spring storms can turn into a costly and stressful experience within hours. And in the event your home is flooded, the recovery process often begins with an insurance claim. Unfortunately, that’s where you could quickly run into a surprising problem: proving to your claims adjuster what you owned before the flood happened.

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7 Smart Ways to Create Extra Storage Space for Holiday Decorations

If you’ve fallen victim to the massive holiday decor sales (am I the only one?), you may be wondering where on earth you’ll put everything once the season ends. Or maybe you’re staring at boxes of ornaments, lights, and wreaths thinking, “There’s got to be a better way to organize all this!”

You’re not alone! The average household accumulates more and more holiday decorations each year, and finding enough storage space can feel like an impossible puzzle.

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Putting a Price on the Assets in Your House

When most people think about the value of their home, they think in terms of square footage, curb appeal, or resale potential. But what about everything inside? 

From your living room couch to the tools in your garage, the combined value of your belongings might surprise you. Putting a price on your household assets in your home isn’t just an interesting exercise; it’s a smart move for protecting your finances and giving yourself peace of mind.

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Would Your Homeowners Insurance Cover an Alien Abduction?

You’ve probably heard about insurance for fire, flood, and maybe even earthquakes. But what about…aliens? It may seem crazy, but did you know that some companies sell alien abduction insurance?

Yes, you read that right.

While these novelty policies are more about laughs than legitimate protection, they raise an interesting question: what does your homeowners’ insurance actually cover, and what’s out of this world?

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