Burglar Insurance Tips From The Insurance Institute
New York AP report notes four hundred million dollars of goods are stolen from private homes annually in the United States with only five percent recovered. It urges pre burglary precautions like listing serial numbers, photographing valuables, and engraving identifying numbers on items. If away on vacation, or after a burglary is suspected, contact police from a neighbor’s home and wait for officers.
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New York
United States
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
How to pick a refrigerator for your home
Louisville based advice from the Consumers Institute of General Electric. Begin with family size and future growth. Compare top-freezer and side-by-side layouts for width and access. Consider features like through-door ice and adjustable shelves for bulky items and seasonal stock. Large freezers aid meal planning and savings.
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Louisville
Consumers Institute of General Electric
Fences add value and style to homes with careful design
Fences raise curb appeal and market value with varied styles while meeting zoning and survey limits. Choose weather resistant wood like redwood cedar or treated lumber, install 4 by 4 posts set underground, brace during concrete setting, and ensure gates are sturdy and level for long lasting results.
Check roof faults before trouble starts
Homeowners learn to spot early signs of a dying roof with a Jonas Manville checklist. Look for cracked blistered or curled shingles and a heavy loss of mineral granules, inspect gutters and downspouts, and check the attic after rain for leaks.
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Johns Manville
Jonas-Manville
Storage sheds become stylish yard additions in modern homes
A feature on choosing and placing small storage buildings to enhance properties. Discusses zoning checks, foundations, prefabricated options, and roofing styles from gambrel to Salt-box. Offers plans from universities and common sizes, plus tips to maximize space and integrate with existing architecture.
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Dow
Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
Pulley adds kick to life with hanging plants
A vintage guide from The Facts of Light promotes hanging plants and pulley systems to create dramatic indoor gardens. It covers drainage tips, watering needs, and simple setups with single or multiple pulleys for raising and lowering plants for light, watering, and grooming.
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Ortho
Clay pipe look in decor appeals to youth crowd
Article notes a clay pipe decor trend for student and career pads. Designers use terra cotta pipes with blocks spools and pipes cut into end tables shelves and a standing lamp idea built around beds to create economical furniture.
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Vivian Brown
UP News
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