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If you don’t have the extra time or cash to take a summer trip, fun for you and your family can be as close as your own backyard. Just make sure you play it safe.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 3.5 million housing units in the U.S. are for seasonal, recreational or occasional use—from big summer estates and time-share condos, to A-frame structures and simple fishing cabins. See our tips on how to minimize property loss and damage for your home away from home
Unlike your car, your home doesn’t come with a maintenance manual. Keeping your home in good shape means staying on top of the many things you need to do to protect its value and your family’s safety.
Those decorative lights you haul out of storage every year to brighten up your home for the holidays can do more than promote holiday cheer. According to the National Fire Protection Association, each year holiday decorations and Christmas trees account for almost 2,000 fires and cause more than $41 million in property damage.
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