Rochester homeowners routinely spend $1,200–$3,500 or more each year on lawn care and landscaping services across Monroe County and the surrounding Rochester, NY area. Weekly mowing, seasonal trimming, mulching, leaf removal, and spring and fall cleanup are common...
Most Rochester homeowners spend thousands of dollars each year maintaining the outside of their home—snow plowing, lawn care, gutter cleaning, pest control, and even home security monitoring. But surprisingly few invest in protecting the inside of their home while it...
Even though it’s called a freeze-proof faucet, a freeze-proof spigot icicle can still form when water becomes trapped inside the line. During a recent Home Watch USA inspection, I found exactly that — an icicle hanging from a freeze-proof spigot. So how does this...
When you leave your home unoccupied for an extended period — whether for winter travel, seasonal relocation, or an extended absence — your standard homeowners insurance policy may not offer the same protection it does when the home is occupied. As a result, many...
Most homeowners in Rochester NY spend $350–$600 every winter on snow plowing. Yet many leave their home—one of their most valuable assets—completely unmonitored for weeks or even months. Here’s the reality: Your driveway won’t freeze. Your home will. And when that...
