Recent Articles

Lurking in the shadows...
Legal
Leigh Morgan

Did You Know Your Home Can Be a Victim of Identity Theft?

What you may not know is that it's possible for someone to steal your home's identity, a crime known as home title theft. Learn more about this crime and how it affects homeowners.

A closeup of an open filing cabinet drawer full of file folders with one labeled for insurance and one labeled for fraud and another labeled for claims and another labeled as under investigation, file folders, folders, labeled file folders, filing cabinet, cabinet, insurance, insurance fraud, under investigation, investigation, fraud, insurance claims, claims, crime, financial crime, paperwork, documents
Insurance
Sandra Hess

What Is Insurance Fraud?

If you’re thinking of telling a little white lie to your insurance company or representative — think again. Insurance fraud comes with some very serious consequences.

Close-up of credit bank card of holder and currency money. Blue toy vehicle and currency banknotes on table. Finance car insurance and business concept
Insurance
Rachel Rose

What Can I Do if No One Will Insure Me?

Some drivers hit roadblocks when shopping around for auto insurance — like rejection from every major provider out there. But when no one will provide a policy, what options are left?

fixing a nail hole supplies
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Do I Need a Contractor For That?

Whether you should do a job yourself or hire a contractor can depend on your skill level and confidence, but some jobs, in general, are almost always professional-only.

Residential HVAC Duct Cleaning with a Power Brush
Home Improvement
Hannah Stephens

5 Things You Need to Know About Having Your Air Ducts Cleaned

Professional air duct cleaning could be worth considering. However, this service can be pricey, especially for larger systems, so it's worth knowing when you need duct cleaning, and when you don't.

Window Water Leakage
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Winterize Your House

Properly winterizing your home can take time. But many of these projects can be tackled with a few inexpensive products, and some won’t even cost you a thing.

Table detailing insulation r-values by climate zone
Home Improvement
Oriel Roy

If You Want a Warm House in Winter, You Really Need to Read This...

Before you head to the DIY store to purchase insulation, it's essential to understand what R-values are and how they work. R-values may sound technical, but knowing which rating to choose can make your home more efficient and put an end to chilly winters.

A man carrying a briefcase arrives home from work to his home has been ransacked and burglarized with his belongings strewn about the floor of his residence, burglary, crime, robbery, criminal activity, crime victim, victim, briefcase, mess, ransacked, burglarized, burglar, steal, stolen, stealing, larceny
Legal
Shelley Frost

What to Do After a Break-in

Your home is your sanctuary, so dealing with a break-in can leave you feeling violated. Before you charge into your home to serve up your own justice, take a few deep breaths and err on the side of caution.

ProFindr

Get the number of a local pro sent to your phone.
Please select a category.
Required
Step 1/2

Elocal Editorial Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Editorial Content should not be used as a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your state reviewing your issue. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the eLocal Editorial Team and other third-party content providers do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of eLocal or its affiliate companies. Use of eLocal Editorial Content is subject to the

Website Terms and Conditions.

The eLocal Editorial Team operates independently of eLocal USA's marketing and sales decisions.

Click to Call A ProQuick, easy, and commitment-free connection. Call now! (888) 284-6285