Your home in Georgia should always get some TLC. It’s part of being a responsible homeowner. If you are not sure of what you should be doing before the fall months hit, there are some tips below.

Prep for the Cold Weather

The cold weather is going to be here before you know it. You can prep by making sure that caulk and weather stripping around your doors and windows is in good condition. Otherwise, you may want to take care of this so that cold air isn’t getting inside.

If you have cracks in your driveway, you may want to have these filled and sealed so that they don’t get bigger once the freezing temperatures hit them.

Save on Your Energy Bill

You should also be looking for ways to save on your energy bill. You don’t want to run your heater nonstop. Have the air-conditioning company come out and look at your heating system to make sure that it is functioning properly. You can also start to reverse your fans so that the warm air is distributed more effectively.

Schedule Inspections

A few inspections should be scheduled as you prepare to go into the fall months. This includes not only the air-conditioning company, but also the roofing company so that you can see if there are any loose or missing shingles.

Do Some Cleaning

Finally, you want to do a little bit of cleaning. This includes cleaning out your chimney if you have a fireplace, as well as cleaning of your gutter so that you don’t have to worry about an ice dam forming.

Contact agents at Peter Laczko Insurance today to learn more about home insurance. We can find quotes for your home in Lebanon, and ensure that you have coverage to enjoy peace of mind all year long.

 

 

There are few better ways to get rid of extra stuff that you have lying around than to hold a garage sale. Not only do you get to unload some things you no longer need, but you also earn some cash in the process. Have a few tips on how to clear out your clutter with a garage sale.

Clear Out Clutter

When holding a garage sale with the intent of clearing out some of your clutter, it’s important to remain focused on the main goal of the sale. While it’ll be nice to get some cash, the main purpose of the garage sale is to get rid of items you no longer need. To effectively do this, you should:

• go through your entire house looking for things to sell
• price everything low to maximize the chances of things selling
• donate anything that doesn’t sell to a charity

The final tip, bringing donating items to a charity, is especially important. If you’re holding a garage sale to get rid of things, don’t bring any unsold items back into your home. Take them directly to the nearest charity in Woodstock, GA.

Update Your Home Inventory List

After your garage sale is over, you should update your home inventory list. We at Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. recommend to all our clients that they maintain an accurate list of the personal belongings in their home. Having a list on hand can make filing home insurance claims easier, but it’s important that the list is up to date. Anything that sold during your garage sale should be stricken from your list.

If you have any questions about creating a home inventory list, feel free to contact us. Even if you don’t have an insurance policy with us, we’d be happy to help you make sure your personal belongings are protected by our homeowners insurance and that your home inventory list is accurate. To get in touch with us, send us a message online.