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  1. Eagle Harbor Insurance Blog

    Winter Ready Homes: How to Keep your House Safe Against the Chill  

    By Tom Sawyer

    As temperatures continue to drop and winter sets in, it’s extremely important to protect your home from the cold. Here are seven essentials to ensure your home remains warm, cozy,…

  2. Aging Parents Blog

    Kids To Aging Parents: Don’t Leave Us A Legacy Of Huge House Repairs!

    By Carolyn Rosenblatt

    As people age, sometimes they are more willing to overlook what needs fixing at home. Maybe it feels like too much to vet contractors, or get bids. One gentleman in…

  3. Southern California Appellate News

    Beds on household repairs

    By Benjamin G. Shatz

    “if gerbils had bar mitzvahs …”Beds' latest hilarity is How Many Judges Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb? about how inept lawyers are at simple household repairs.

  4. Elder Law Prof Blog

    Does “Age in Place” + “This Old House” = Affordable Plan?

    By Katherine C. Pearson

    Most of my family likes the PBS television show "This Old House." (Not me: I prefer "International House Hunters.")  I have a good friend-- we'll call her Louise --  who is getting…

  5. Eagle Harbor Insurance Blog

    Winter checklist for your home

    By Tom Sawyer

    It's that time of year again....WINTER! As with any other season, preparation is key. Here is a simple exterior checklist we recommend to keep your home in good working order..... starting from the…

  6. The Right Coast

    I can beat that Tom Smith

    By Thomas A. Smith

    Here are some dirty jobs around the house.  But I can beat all of them, I believe.  Shortly after we moved into our new house, we heard scampering in our…

  7. Ontario Condo Law Blog

    An ounce of prevention . . .

    By Chris Jaglowitz

    In a recent blog post, personal finance diva Gail Vaz-Oxlade reminds homeowners of the need to budget for home maintenance items and be ready for big costs that can arise.…