Home Repair Scammers May Be Wandering Your Neighborhood – NBC Boston

You may have had some damage to your home from the high winds this week, but beware if anyone knocks on your door and tells you they can do a quick fix for a cheap price.

We’ve seen a lot of local police departments posting warnings about home improvement scams recently.

Some departments have seen a significant uptick in these crimes since last fall,  with groups of people canvassing neighborhoods and targeting homeowners.

Police in Arlington, Massachusetts, have made several arrests and confiscated trucks and equipment this year in an effort to crack down on the crimes. They say these

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🌱 Home Repair Program Supports Senior Citizens In Smithtown + Events

Hello, everybody! I’m back with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town, including updates on…

  • Smithtown Senior Citizen free home repair services.
  • Registrations open for the 2023 spring intramural baseball and softball season.
  • Happenings and more!

Today’s newsletter is sponsored by Saf-T-Swim Smithtown

Visit Saf-T-Swim Smithtown – Long Island’s #1 Swim School

The wait is over! Join friends & neighbors of the community as Saf-T-Swim Smithtown welcomes you to their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 25th from 11am – 2:30pm! Experience fun for the entire family including FREE

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Bradford White supports nonprofit home repair program with charitable contribution

Leading manufacturer donates $10,000 to Home Repair Services to support plumbing repair and water heater replacement for mobile home owners in Kent County, Michigan

AMBLER, Pa., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, announced today a charitable donation of $10,000 to Home Repair Services (HRS) of Kent County, a nonprofit organization that offers income-based services to vulnerable homeowners in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

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Experts in travel, home repair and gardening share do’s and don’ts

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Do this to pay for emergency home repairs

Emergency home repairs can cost you thousands of dollars and easily break your budget. That’s why our viewer Chris reached out to Rossen Reports, asking, “What’s the best way to pay for an emergency home repair without draining your savings?”First, always check your homeowner’s insurance to see what’s covered. Also, see if you’re eligible for any government assistance programs, especially programs managed by your town or county. Then, pay for whatever you can upfront in cash. Experts recommend saving 1 to 4% of your home’s value to cover any emergency costs that arise.If you have an expensive repair or you’re … Read more