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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
How to Get Equity Out of Your Home in 13 Steps

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...

AUGUST 18, 2022 | THURSDAY
How to Get Hurricane Insurance to Protect Your Home

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...

AUGUST 5, 2022 | FRIDAY
Solved! What Do AM Best Insurance Ratings Mean?

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...

AUGUST 5, 2022 | FRIDAY
Solved! What Is a Construction-to-Permanent Loan?

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...

JULY 27, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Tornado Damage?

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...

JULY 27, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Fire Damage?

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...

JULY 20, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! Does Renters Insurance Cover Fire?

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...

JULY 20, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! What Are the 8 Types of Homeowners Insurance Policies?

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...

JUNE 30, 2022 | THURSDAY
Solved! What Is Pet Liability Insurance for Renters, and Do I Need It?

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...

JUNE 29, 2022 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! How Do Construction Loans Work?

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...