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Atlanta apartment security systems tips

If you are looking for a security system for your apartment or rented home, then listen closely. You already now the importance of having a monitored burglar alarm. Thieves will literally pass by your place to find an easier apartment to break into.

Plus, with a security system, you’re eligible for a discount on your renters insurance policy!

How do you choose a security system for your rented apartment or home?

The answer isn’t as simple as you would think. Renters actually find it difficult to find a security company that is willing to work with them. Perhaps you have found that already when you heard someone say, “We don’t do apartment renters.”

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Top Atlanta cleaning services give cleaning tips for Georgia apartment renters & home owners

If you are a Georgia apartment renter or home owner looking for an Atlanta cleaning service or maid, then this article is definitely for you!

You work hard. You play hard. You deserve help keeping your apartment neat & clean.

Here at InsuranceHub, we find that our clients that are apartment renters fall into two categories when it comes to cleaning their home:

  1. They want to find the right house cleaner or maid service to come in weekly or monthly.
  2. They want TIPS on how to keep their apartment cleaner.

Now not everyone loves to clean. (In fact many of us “DREAD” it!) However, all of us ENJOY having a clean home, don’t we?

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What is an insurance claim and how do I file one?

What is an insurance claim?

We discussed in a recent article that no one expects disasters, emergencies or catastrophes. However, if the time comes that your home or possessions are damaged, destroyed, or stolen, it’s comforting to know that your insurance company is ready to help you. Simply put, an insurance claim is when you submit paperwork to your insurance company to help reimburse you for losses after a disaster occurs.

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Roof inspections save you money

Did you know that roof inspections help you save on your homeowners insurance?

As we have discussed on insurancehub.com before, preventive maintenance is the key to protecting the investment of your house. Your roof can be compared to a helmet that protects your head. Just as a damaged helmet can make you susceptible to brain injuries, a damaged roof can make you susceptible to water damage, termites, and mold growth.

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Protect your home from lightning damage and fires

Is there anything you can do to prevent lightning storm fires?

Think back to when you were a kid. What did you do when you heard thunder and saw lightning fill up the sky? Hide under the covers? Run to your parent’s room? Today, as adults we know and respect the power and danger of a lightning storm.

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Preventive maintenance is the key to lower home insurance rates

Ignoring these preventive maintenance tips is the same as just sitting back & watching your homeowners insurance skyrocket! Just as you need to eat healthy, take supplements and exercise regularly to maintain your health, their are certain things we all need to do to maintain our homes. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ve bought to date. Depending where you live, it could be anywhere from a hundred thousand to over a million dollars. That is a heck of a lot of money.

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How to choose a roofing contractor for hail damage repairs

Don’t make these common mistakes when choosing a roofing company to repair your hail damaged roof

Hail storms cause everyone to stick the car in the garage and grab the kids to run inside. Let’s face it, just one short hail storm can cause a lot of damage very quickly. It can tear up your roofing shingles and cost thousands of dollars for the hail damage repairs. If you have suffered from hail damage, then you might be wondering who you should call to fix it. We want to help you to avoid some of the common mistakes homeowners make when selecting a roofing contractor.

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Protecting your home from water damage

For the past 22 years, I’ve run Steamatic, a company that specializes in “insurance loss,” which is the clean up, rebuilding & remediation that happens after water damage, sewer back up, fires and mold. During that time, I have noticed certain situations that could be prevented by maintenance.

It is importance to first understand how much damage and how quickly the damage will intensify when water enters your home. Here are some things to remember:

  1. The longer something is wet, the more damage that will occur
  2. Wet carpet (and in particular the padding underneath) will spread the water to new, unaffected areas
  3. As water travels from room to room, the walls can start to soak up the water, thus adding to your damage
  4. This is a major issue that can be prevented by acting quickly.
  5. “Secondary damage” is when there is so much water (and humidity) that other areas of your home are affected even though they did not get wet

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How to turn your security system into a home fire alarm system

Want to learn a trick to turn your burglar alarm into a fire alarm system? Before we tell you, you might be wondering why you would need a fire alarm system in your home. Here are a few fire statistics that you might not appreciate yet:

Each year there are 369,000 home fires reported by the NFPA.

  • Each year approximately 2,700 people die in home fires
  • The average fire claim is almost $35,000 of repair and replacement costs
  • Now you can see why you should seriously think about adding a home fire alarm system

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