The Ultimate Guide To Roof Maintenance Plans
Roof maintenance is an important aspect of home ownership because a well-maintained roof can help to protect your home from the elements and extend the life of your roof. Even so, many homeowners may not know how or when to perform roof maintenance. In this guide, we...
How to Weatherproof Your Income Through Your Working Years
Most homeowners know that taking the time and spending the money to weatherproof their home against storms and other weather-related calamities is one of the best investments you can make as a Happy Homeowner. But did you know you should also be financially...
4 Tips for Childproofing Your Home
Whether you have children of your own or regularly host a friend or family member’s child at your home, you know how easy it is for accidents and injuries to occur. To prevent them, follow these four steps to protect little ones from harm. 1. Cover potentially...
Jim Rollo’s SPOOKtacular Tips for Fire Prevention Month
Did you know October is Fire Prevention Month? It is important to raise fire safety awareness to help ensure your home and family are protected in case of an emergency. Each year there are roughly 358,500 house fires that happen in the United States (with more than...
Is Central AC Better Than a Window Unit? Plus, learn how Central AC can boost the value of your home and how to plan your installation for the winter to help you save BIG!
Deciding between central AC and a standard window unit can seem like a complicated task. However, it can be simplified to a comparison of cost, efficacy, and efficiency in relation to your home’s needs. Follow our guide to see which option is right for you! Climate ...
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Damage from Rodents and Other Pests?
Winter is fast approaching, and with the changing seasons comes colder weather. Preparing for the chilly temperatures means making sure you take all the necessary precautions to “winter-proof” your home. After you’ve had your furnace serviced, recaulked your windows...
Preparing for the Unexpected: Home Break-Ins
Did you know there are over 1 million burglaries throughout the United States every year? Whether you have fallen victim in the past or not, we all remain targets for home break-ins. There are many ways that we can avoid being targeted, but we should also prepare for...
Jim Rollo’s Tricks and Tips for Packing the Summer Away
The summer season is fleeting in Upstate New York. Fall is coming, the leaves will change, and the temperature will drop. We can exchange pool days for pumpkin patches and iced tea for warm apple cider. Unfortunately, it isn’t all just apple-picking and cheering on...
House Fire Devastates Family of Six
Imagine being a single mother of five children. You come home one night, days before Christmas, to find your house on fire, destroying everything you own. Of course, everyone thinks, “That could never happen to me,” but for one Jim Rollo customer, this horror was her...
The Pros and Cons of Multi-Line Discounts for Happy Homeowners
Keeping your costs down is one of the most important steps you can take on your journey to becoming a Happy Homeowner. Lucky for you, there are many ways to save. One of the easiest ways to keep costs down is to ask your insurance provider about multi-line discounts,...