Saturday, February 21, 2015How to Remove an Ice Dam: Melt the ice dam. Fill a nylon stocking with calcium chloride ice melt, and place it vertically across the ice dam so that it melts a channel through the dam. If you try this, make sure you can safely position the ice melt on your roof, and make sure to use calcium chloride, not rock salt. READ MORE >>
Saturday, February 21, 2015Not sure exactly what an ice dam on your roof is? The following graphic is a great example.Stay tuned for more information on dealing with ice dams on your Long Island Home so you can prevent an insurance claim for internal water damage. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 19, 2015If you go on vacation during the cold winter months, turn the water off to your house. Find the main shut off valve that will be either in your basement or the first floor of your home if you don't have a basement. READ MORE >>
Monday, February 16, 2015When the weather remains cold for an extended period of time, keep your faucets at a slow drip in order to keep the water moving. This will help prevent your pipes from freezing.Stay warm!! READ MORE >>
Friday, May 2, 2014Spring has arrived on Long Island! The flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and the temperatures are rising. Springtime on Long Island is pretty. Neighbors start coming out to do their spring cleanup in all the local communities like Port Jefferson, Mount Sinai, and Stony Brook to name a few. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 15, 2014I was recently interviewed by Renee Smith of LongIslandForSale.com. LongIslandForSale.com has a lot of great resources for people that are looking to buy or sell a home on Long Island. I encourage you to read my interview and visit their site to take advantage all the information that is available for free. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 22, 2013Nassau and Suffolk Homeowners Are Beginning To Raise Homes Above Floodplain To Help Save Money on Flood Insurance Premiums The flooding from Superstorm Sandy has left many Nassau and Suffolk homeowners with difficult and costly choices. Once choice is to elevate the existing damaged home above the floodplain. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 1, 2012Congress has passed a bill that reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program, (NFIP) for two more months. This short-term reauthorization assures homeowners in flood-risk areas that they will have access to flood insurance needed for closing on new home purchases and for refinancing. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 16, 2012Flood insurance is a much debated topic for Long Island Homeowners. Many homeowners are not sure if they should have a flood insurance policy. Your homeowner policy, whether your home is in Nassau or Suffolk County, whether it is in Stony Brook, Port Jefferson or Wantagh, Long Island, does not cover flood. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 9, 2011In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, businesses and homeowners are busy clearing debris from their properties. Many are unsure if what insurance coverage they have. Contacting your local independent insurance agent will ease concerns over what is covered and what you can put a claim in for. READ MORE >>
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