More than 15 million homes sat unoccupied in 2003. Almost another four million were used only seasonally, according to the U.S. Census. That means sixteen percent of all homes in this country were left unattended at some point for an extended period of time. What would happen if a pipe... Below are some common questions and answers about Oilheat safety. A pamphlet is available for download at the top right of this article. Question- How long should my oil tank last? Answer- Typically, properly maintained tanks provide years of trouble free service. To maximize your tanks lifespan: Have it installed... Your roof is your home's first line of defense from the elements. But sun, wind and rain all wear down your roof over time. Since your roof is the largest component of your house it can also be the most vulnerable to severe storms and the costliest single site of... People across the country could protect their homes and businesses, and make their property safer, by doing a good job of landscaping. Falling trees and limbs cause hundreds of millions of dollars of damage each year, as well as personal injuries and deaths.  Windstorms and ice storms are leading causes... Preventing water damage – or responding quickly when leaks occur – can help minimize the cost and inconvenience of cleanup.  There are several systems on the market that notify you when a water loss has occurred.  IBHS does not evaluate the performance of specific products, but here are some things to... Basement flooding can be a problem in some homes, and there are steps to take to minimize potential damage.  But since a flooded basement can result from a number of things, there is no single method for prevention.  The most important things are to determine:   1) When is the... Washing machine hose failures are one of the top five sources of preventable water losses, according to research by the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). You probably haven’t checked your washing machine hoses in a while – if ever.  But since they could lead to thousands of dollars... To help manufactured home owners understand the vulnerability in high wind areas and how to improve their home’s ability to withstand windstorms, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has updated its Manufactured Home Inspection Checklist. Manufactured homes are units built off-site and installed or assembled on site, including...

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