The Journal — Read Before You Renovate
Materials, budgets, upkeep — the lessons we've learned, written down.
48 articles
What Is Ordinance and Law Coverage? A Homeowner's Guide
Learn what is ordinance and law coverage, how it helps pay for code-required upg...
Commercial Tornado Damage Insurance Claim: A Practical Filing Guide
Commercial tornado damage insurance claim guidance for documenting roof, windows...
How to appeal insurance claim denial after wind or hail damage
Learn how to appeal insurance claim denial after wind or hail damage. Build stro...
USAA Home Valuation Lawsuit: What Homeowners Should Know About Storm Claims
USAA home valuation lawsuit questions? Learn how disputed estimates affect storm...
What Is Claim of Value? A Homeowner’s Guide to Insurance Documentation
What is claim of value? Learn how insurers use documented property value, estima...
Personal Property Replacement Cost: A Homeowner's Guide After Storm Damage
Learn how personal property replacement cost works, what it covers after storm d...
Fire Insurance Claims Examples: What Homeowners Should Know
Fire insurance claims examples show what to document, how adjusters review fire ...
Using Contractors After You Have Cash From Public Adjuster: A Homeowner's Guide
Learn about using contractors after you have cash from public adjuster: verify f...
How to Deal With Home Insurance Adjuster After Storm Damage
Learn how to deal with home insurance adjuster visits, document storm damage, re...
Storm Damage Claim: A Practical Guide for Homeowners
Storm damage claim help for homeowners: learn what to document, how to file, com...
Replacement Cost Endorsement: A Homeowner’s Guide to Storm Claims
Replacement cost endorsement can strengthen storm coverage for roofs, siding, wi...
What Is a Public Adjuster on a Check? A Homeowner's Guide
What is a public adjuster on a check? Learn why the name appears, how fees are h...