7 DIY Projects to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

Posted: January 10, 2024

Whether you need more space for your growing family or are relocating for a new job, moving to a new home is something most of us will encounter eventually. But while looking for the perfect house can be an exciting process, you’ll also be faced with the reality of selling your current one. Putting your home on the market is a daunting task. Not only do you...

What to Know About Ice Dams

Posted: December 26, 2023

Icicles are hanging from the roof, the ground is slick beneath your feet and you can spot snow, ice and debris above your head. The telltale signs are all there: You have an ice dam.What is an Ice Dam?An ice dam is a ridge of ice that occurs on the edge of the roof of your house that prevents melting snow from draining off your home’s...

Do You Know Your Host Liquor Liability?

Posted: December 22, 2023

Hosting a party can be a wonderful way to bring family and friends together during any season. When entertaining guests, it’s widely accepted that offering alcoholic drink options can warm up a festive occasion — whether it’s summertime cocktails by the cabana or holiday spirits under the mistletoe. If you choose to serve alcohol at your party, though, it's important to be aware of some...

Five Tips to Prevent Ice Dams This Winter - Groves Insurance Kings Mountain, NC

Posted: December 20, 2023

A cozy, warm home during the chilly winter months sounds comforting, but when the heat from a home rises and escapes, ice dams can form and cause damage to a home’s roof, attic and walls. Ice dams form when escaping heat partially melts a layer of snow on the roof, then water runs under the snow layer on the roof edge. At the lower edge...

Your Guide to Buying and Owning a Snow Blower