Michelle Honeyager
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michelle Honeyager is a BobVila.com contributor interested in green living, sustainability, health, and home finance. She has contributed to a number of consumer and industry trade outlets since graduating with a bachelor’s degree in professional writing from Mount Mary College in 2009. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn or view her portfolio.
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It’s likely that many homeowners are familiar with the idea of cashing out the equity in their home to pay for things like home improvements or unexpected medical bills. In fact, there ar...
Hurricanes are one of the most destructive forces a home can face. In 2021, the Atlantic hurricane season alone was expected to exceed $70 billion in damage costs. For homeowners who live...
Q: I’m looking to switch homeowners insurance providers and keep coming across something called AM Best insurance ratings. What do these ratings mean specifically, and how do they help me...
Q: We’re thinking of building a house, and we heard that a construction-to-permanent loan can help finance the build and cover additional costs like the land, then transform the loan into...
Q: A tornado recently touched down about 10 miles from my house and caused a lot of damage, and now I’m nervous the next one will hit closer. Does homeowners insurance cover tornado damag...
Q: I’ve read there are certain things that homeowners insurance doesn’t cover, and I’m a little concerned that I’ll be caught unawares if something like a house fire were to occur. Does h...
Q: I want to make sure I’m protected in case the worst happens and my belongings sustain fire damage. Does renters insurance cover fire damage?A: Fire damage is commonly covered by renter...
Q: I’m looking at buying my first home and know that I will need a homeowners insurance policy, but I’m at a bit of a loss as to what kind of policy I need. What are the different types o...
Q: I’m renting an apartment, and my dog tore up the carpet in a common area. Will my renters insurance cover the cost to replace the carpet? Does a standard renters insurance policy inclu...
Q: I’ve been looking to buy a home for a while but nothing on the market quite fits the criteria I’m looking for. Instead, I’m considering building a home from scratch, but I need a way t...