According to an article by Theresa Mears in Money Talk News, Leah Ingram, author and frugal living expert, recalls that last fall season she didn’t have leaves removed from the roof of her New Jersey home. This would’ve cost about $300, however her inaction caused the formation of an ice dam that resulted in $3,000 in damage from water leaks inside her home. While homeowners can do some routine tasks themselves, others are best left to professionals, like those at Zamudio Contracting. Click here to learn more about 15 autumn tasks that can help prepare your home for the winter months ahead! https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/15-fall-home-maintenance-jobs-to-do-now/

Nervous about an upcoming home improvement project? Worrying about choosing the right contractor? Travelers has come up with a “Hiring a contractor checklist and tips” list to help assuage homeowner concerns! Click here to learn about hiring licensed & local and how to check contractors past work! https://www.travelers.com/resources/home/renovation/checklist-for-hiring-the-right-contractor

The National Association of Realtors has spoken…kitchens and baths sell homes! In this Travelers article you will learn how the survey ranked home remodeling projects by the percentage of the remodel cost that would likely be recovered based on a homes resale value after remodel and which ones came out on top and why. Click here to which home improvement project costs are most recoverable! https://www.travelers.com/resources/home/renovation/5-home-improvement-projects-that-may- have-the-biggest-return-on-investment