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Compare coverage: Homeowners insurance vs. home warranties

Many current and future homeowners are familiar with how homeowners insurance can save them money in the long run. But do you know the benefits of a home warranty? It can be difficult to distinguish… Read More

Your essential homeowner plumbing guide

From overflowing toilets to leaky pipes, plumbing problems can be tricky, messy, and complicated—but America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) is here to help. Arming yourself with these easy… Read More

Maintaining your gas appliances and systems

With gas appliances come great responsibility. Okay—maybe not at superhero levels, but having gas appliances can be dangerous if they aren’t maintained properly. If you want to become the hero of… Read More

Make a family fire safety plan

Most of us probably remember the organized chaos of school fire drills, and how quickly we learned how to shuffle out of the building and line up next to a designated tree or corner of the parking… Read More

11 things first-time homeowners need ASAP

Did you just close on your first house? Congratulations on your new home! Being a first-time homeowner probably has you feeling pretty good, so keep the excitement going by getting started on the… Read More

New homeowner? Watch for warning signs from these home systems

The first few weeks of home ownership can be stressful. As you familiarize yourself with the various systems in the house, you may become aware of problems that weren’t obvious when the purchase of… Read More

How to close your pool for the season

Fall is inching toward us. It’s time to start preparations, and one of the biggest things to tackle is your large outdoor equipment, like your in-ground pool. Our tips below will show you how to… Read More

What does a water softener do?

Your water supply may contain minerals like magnesium and calcium, which can enter your home and wreak havoc over time. Water softeners can reduce the effects of these minerals, potentially extending… Read More
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