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All Questions on Auto and Home Insurance
Will my homeowner's policy cover my ATV?
Since ATV insurance in New Hampshire isn't required, will my homeowner's policy provide coverage for the ATV? What if it gets stolen or burned down in the garage?
Shannon Martin
Does home insurance cover boats?
Last weekend a tree fell on my husband’s bass boat and did a lot of damage (it was parked in our driveway). Will our homeowners policy cover the cost of repairs?
bellina gaskey
Does home insurance cover bee removal?
We’ve recently been suffering from a massive beehive on our property. It’s gotten to the point where we risk getting stung just going outside, so we need to get rid of it as soon as possible. Before we hire an exterminator, I’m just wondering, does home insurance cover bee removal?
Claire Beaney
How do insurance companies determine home replacement value?
My wife and I are looking to purchase a home, so we’ve been looking at home insurance. I feel like I understand how most of it works, but I’d like to know more about replacement values. How do insurance companies determine home replacement value?
Chloe Jenkins
How long is a home title insurance policy good for?
I just bought a house that’s over 100 years old, so I added title insurance to protect it in case of unforeseeable circumstances down the road. How long is my title insurance policy good for?
Melanie Johnson
Does home insurance cover plumbing leaks?
My wife and I hired a plumber last week to install new pipes, but we think there might be something wrong. It looks like one of the pipes in the bathroom is leaking. Does home insurance cover plumbing leaks?
Payton Ternus
Does home insurance cover broken windows?
I came back from vacation only to find that someone broke into my house. Thankfully, the police got most of my stuff back, but my picture window was wrecked. My contractor says it’ll cost about $1,000 to replace the window. Will insurance cover this cost?
bellina gaskey
How does home insurance work with a mortgage?
I’m looking to purchase a house soon, and I’m getting a little tripped up on some of the technical details of the home buying process. For instance, how does home insurance work with a mortgage?
Chloe Jenkins
What happens if my name is misspelled on my homeowner's insurance?
I recently bundled my car and homeowner's policies, but the insurance company misspelled my last name by one letter. When I told them about this, they sent me a bill for $87 for the correction they made on my policy. It wasn't my mistake, but they said I would have to pay or they would cancel my policy. Is this allowed?
Shannon Martin
How long should you let concrete dry before driving on it?
I just laid some fresh concrete to make a driveway. It looks amazing! How long should I let the concrete dry before I can drive on it?
Melanie Johnson
What factors will affect the cost of home insurance?
My wife and I are looking to buy our first house. We’re trying to decide on a few things like location, kind of house, and budget. Home insurance is a big part of our budget planning. What are some factors that will affect the cost of our home insurance?
Payton Ternus
How do I shop for car and home insurance?
I’m moving to a different state. My fiance and I found a nice home we can afford near their new job. We need to get home insurance for our new place and adjust our car insurance. Is there any way to easily knock both of these out?
Lauren Smith
How wide is a two car driveway?
I’m looking to buy a house. We have two cars and want to make sure a two car driveway will work. How wide are they usually?
Will Baldwin
How do you calculate the replacement value of a home for insurance?
I’ve been shopping for home insurance for a few houses that we’re interested in, and I’ve been paying close attention to the replacement cost since I want to be completely covered. I understand what the replacement cost is, but I don’t think I understand how insurances come up with the number. How do you calculate the replacement value of a home for insurance?
Chloe Jenkins
How do I get out of a negative equity trap?
The value of my home has dropped dramatically in recent years, and I now owe more on my mortgage than my house is worth. How do I fix my negative equity?
Melanie Johnson
How does getting a car loan affect your chances of mortgage approval?
I want to get a car loan, but I'm also shopping around for a home. How does a car loan affect your chances for getting a mortgage? Should I do one before the other?
Eric Schad
How can you get a low car insurance quote?
What's the best way to get a low car insurance quote? My partner and I recently moved into a house. We are trying to find alternative ways to cut down on some expenses in order to have money for renovations. I know auto insurance is necessary, but it's so expensive!
Phoebe Mah
Why did my home insurance go up?
I got my renewal paperwork for my homeowners policy, and my rates have gone up. I haven’t added anything to my home to require paying for extra coverage, and I don’t know why my premiums increased. Why did my home insurance go up?
Payton Ternus
How much is flood insurance in Illinois?
I’m purchasing a home in Illinois that’s not too far off the Mississippi River. It’s not technically in a flood zone, although it is close, so I’m getting both home and flood insurance. How much is flood insurance in Illinois?
Melanie Mergen
Does home insurance cover paving over a washed-out gravel driveway?
Will my home insurance cover the cost of paving the driveway? I live on the coast and am worried about flooding and extreme rainfall washing out my gravel driveway. To prevent future problems and loss, I want to pave my driveway.
Shannon Martin
Is squirrel damage covered by home insurance?
I heard some pitter-pattering in my attic this winter but decided to shrug it off. A few months later, I see that squirrels were nesting there and had damaged some of the wooden beams! Is this squirrel damage covered by my home insurance?
bellina gaskey
Is home insurance included in your mortgage payments?
My brother and I are really close to closing on a family vacation house in Georgia and we were both wondering, is home insurance included in the mortgage payments?
Chloe Jenkins
Does a mortgage include home insurance?
My fiance and I are looking to purchase a home, and we seem to be confused about home insurance. He thinks that homeowners insurance is included in the mortgage payments, but I’m pretty sure that isn’t how it works. Does a mortgage include home insurance?
Chloe Jenkins
How do I write driving directions for wedding invitations?
My fiancé and I are getting married later this year. We’ve been engaged for two years because of Covid, and we’re finally getting around to our wedding invites. How do we write driving directions for out-of-towners?
Melanie Johnson
Will getting a car loan affect my chances to get a mortgage?
I'm in the middle of house shopping and car shopping, but I'm not sure which to do first. If I get a car loan first, will it affect my chances to get a mortgage?
Eric Schad
How long do you have to wait to drive on a new driveway?
I had to get my driveway redone, and I hate parking on the street—I want to park in my garage! How long do you have to wait before driving on a new driveway?
Pat Roache
How do you program a Jeep’s garage door opener?
I just moved to a new house, but my Jeep’s garage door opener is still programmed for my old house. How can I program my new garage door opener for my Jeep?
Annette Maxon
How do I keep mice out of my garden?
I just moved into a new house in Pittsburgh with a yard and garden—as a long-time apartment renter, having grass and flowers I can access anytime is just magical! One problem, though: we have mice. How do I keep mice out of my garden?
Shannon Fitzgerald
How do I keep earwigs out of the garden?
I’m a novice gardener, and I’ve been trying to grow swiss chard and kale in my tiny Santa Ana backyard. Last night, I noticed something horrifying, though—there are earwigs gnawing holes in my leaves! How do I keep earwigs out of my garden?
Shannon Fitzgerald
How do I keep gnats out of my garden?
I finally moved to a home that has a garden I can plant outside in. I’m enamored with everything about this garden…except the gnats. For some reason, these stupid gnats (and their disgusting maggots) are appearing everywhere! It’s maddening. How do I keep gnats out of my garden?
Shannon Fitzgerald
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