Do-It-Yourself or Don’t? When to Hire a Professional
DIY home improvements can be cost-effective and fun – until they aren’t. This infographic explores common home repairs and identifies situations where you should enlist an expert.
Jargon, Busted: Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost
Watch this video to learn the difference between actual cash value and replacement cost.
Winter Weatherproofing Checklist
Check these tasks off your list to winterize your home. They’ll help you stay warm, save money and reduce the likelihood of costly damages. The winter season’s wind, snow and ice can wreak havoc on your home without the right precautions. Plus, winterizing your house can help you save money...
Out of Space? Turn the Basement Into a Children’s Playroom
As your family gets bigger, consider these home improvement ideas to keep pace. As your children grow, so does their need for play space. Backyards and outdoor areas are sufficient when the weather is nice, but how do you make the most of cold or rainy days? Why not consider...
How to Prep for an Exterior Paint Job
Whether it’s slate gray or a cheerful yellow, your home’s facade is a reflection of your personality. Here’s how to get ready to show off your best self. Painting the exterior of your home can be a daunting project, but adding a new coat is a worthy investment in your...
6 Steps for Safely Cleaning Gutters
Protect your home from water damage by carefully removing leaves and debris. Cleaning your home’s gutters and downspouts is easy to overlook – quite literally, since it’s difficult to see any buildup from the ground. However, neglecting this task can lead to costly water damage inside your home and exterior...
4 Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your Home’s Plumbing
Performing routine plumbing maintenance and upkeep tasks provided by Home Check by Amica™ can help prevent water damage to your home. To help keep costly water-related damage and repairs at bay, it’s important to follow routine plumbing maintenance. Read our list below to get started on your own regular home...
7 Curb Appeal Ideas for Selling Your Home
Boost your home’s appearance to help increase its value and get top-dollar offers from buyers.
Tips for Identifying DIY Mishaps Before Buying a Home
Don’t let shoddy work keep you from living in your dream home. After months of looking, you’ve finally found your dream home, completed the requisite inspection, signed on the dotted line at the closing and have officially moved in. Phew! But now that you’re starting to decorate, you begin to...
6 Ways to Save Money on Homeowners Insurance
Learn how to get the home coverage you need, at an affordable price. Home insurance is a reality of homeownership. Though you can’t control all factors that impact the cost of your policy, try these six ways of making sure you get every discount available to you. Ask Your Insurer About...