Preparing The Home For The Hurricane Season

Below are a few ideas that could help minimize damages and conserve your efforts:

First and foremost, check your insurance policies to see if you have flood insurance as flood damage is not usually covered by homeowners insurance. If you would like to see if you qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program, call 1888-CALL-FLOOD ext. 445.

Second, secure your home by making sure that you have impact resistant garage doors and windows or even hurricane shutters. If you have none of the above, contact a contractor to help in reinforcing the doors and windows.

Third, make sure to hurricane-proof your surroundings. Have a good look at the trees around your home. Do the trunks or major limbs look damaged or diseased? Are your trees leaning in a certain direction? Keep a close eye on this, as trees can often cause considerable damage to homes and cars. Make sure to also secure your outdoor belongings such as: trash bins, grills, toys, potted plants and yes, even garden gnomes.

Fourth, put together an emergency plan, not only for your family but also for your pets. Know where your important papers and prescription medications are located. Have the latter in waterproof containers or a watertight bag. Animals should have their leashes, carriers and papers readily available, as well.

It is also imperative to have a disaster supply kit on hand. Stock up on plenty of water; it has been recommended to stock at least 1 gallon of water, per person, per day, for the duration of 3-7 days. If possible, also arrange to have 3-7 days worth of food (for animals and people) available, such as non-perishable packaged or canned food and juices.

Last, but not least, remember to also pack your day to day essentials. Grab a can opener, cooking tools, paper plates, plastic utensils, blankets, pillows, seasonal clothing, a first aid kit, toiletries and hygiene items; as well as, flashlights with extra batteries, a back up cell phone charger/battery, cash, pet care items, a tool kit and a vehicle with a full tank of gas, just in case you need to evacuate at a minutes notice.

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11 Reasons to Build a New Home in the Greater Boca Raton Area

Part 11 of 11: WHO DOESNT WANT A NEW HOME?

There’s nothing like the smell, look and feel of a new home in which everything is sparkling, working properly, and conducive to relaxing and entertaining in style. More than just a place to live, our homes are our refuge from a busy and stressful world. Knowing that you can do whatever you desire to make your home your own personal retreat or sanctuary, without having to get the permission of a landlord, can be an empowering feeling. And doing so without the restriction of an existing structure can make your new home, your Eden.

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11 Reasons to Build a New Home in the Greater Boca Raton Area in 2011

Part 10 of 11: INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
The longer you own a home, the more you pay toward the principal of your mortgage decreasing the amount you owe to the lender. As equity builds, you create more wealth for yourself and your family. Even with the inevitable ups and downs of any market, the long-term equity you earn through real estate is almost always greater that what you can earn from any other investment especially when you factor risk into the equation.

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