Ice Dams: Interesting Facts and Important Prevention Tips
Should you be worried about an ice dam forming on your roof and gutters when colder weather arrives? If past winters are any indication, the answer is yes. New England has traditionally been a hotbed for these seasonal hassles, especially following a heavy snowfall. Even if we happen to have an unusually warm winter with little to no snow accumulation, your home will not necessarily...
Read More What to Know Before Renting a House
Tired of living in an apartment, but not ready to commit to buying your own home? Or maybe, you are new to North of Boston and want to explore the towns and schools near your work before you buy. Renting a house may be a great option for you. Generally, home rentals will offer more space along with more amenities compared to renting an apartment,...
Read More 5 Things To Consider Before Putting Solar Panels On Your Home
There are approximately 16,000 homes in Massachusetts today that have solar panels, and that number is expected to double in just a few years. Why is the solar craze heating up so quickly? In part, it’s due to some exciting news for homeowners from the federal government. In a highly unexpected move, the feds preemptively extended the 30% investment tax credit for installing a Solar...
Read More 5 Things To Think About Before Buying Your First Condo
You’ve been scrimping and saving and now you’re finally ready to dive into the real estate market — congratulations! Buying a condo is different than buying any other type of property and there is a lot to consider before committing. Here at Gilbert, we understand how stressful the process can be, which is why we’ve set out a few tips to help you ensure that...
Read More Appraising and Insuring Valuable Items
Imagine this: you’ve just gotten engaged and are toting around your sparkling dream ring. Suddenly, you look down and realize that one of the diamonds has fallen out. Are you covered? How about this situation: You’re wearing your grandfather’s antique watch while you fly across the country for business. You take it off during the flight to be more comfortable. The next day, you can’t...
Read More 6 Spring Homeowner’s Clean-up Tips
It's been a tough winter around New England. Thankfully, Spring has finally arrived along with the days of sunshine and warmer weather! This time of year is perfect for checking out and cleaning up the inside and outside of your home. Here are 6 Spring Homeowner's Clean-up tips worth following from your friends at Gilbert Insurance: Check out your roof, gutters and drainage spouts for winter damage. Test out and change the...
Read More Fire Prevention Month
FAST FACTS ON HOME FIRE SAFETY Cooking: Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Keep an eye on what you fry! Unattended cooking is the most common factor leading to home fires. Heating and Electrical: Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths. Electrical failure or malfunctions cause nearly $1.5 billion in...
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