HomeSpot HQ

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10 Ways to Use HomeSpot

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Get the most out of your HomeSpot account with these different functions and tips:

Save paint colors with HomeSpot HQ1. Save Paint Colors

It can be a real pain to get paint colors in the house matched. The best solution is to record a fact for each color as you paint the house.

2. Maintenance Checklist

For most homeowners their house is their most valuable asset, so it makes sense to protect it. Realizing the importance of home maintenance can help to save money through fewer repairs, fewer service calls, and better energy efficiency. To create customized checklists all you have to do is setup a home profile and add spaces. HomeSpot will automatically suggest maintenance tasks, depending on the list of spaces.

3. Custom Tasks

Continuing from the last point, you can also add custom tasks to the maintenance checklist. This can be helpful for special equipment or unique homes.

New Features: Home Inventory, Vendor List, and Multiple Properties

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New Features for Home Management

HomeSpot HQ has been listening to users and a new set of premium features has just been released to provide an improved experience! This expansion includes a home inventory, vendor list, and the ability to add multiple properties. Managing the maintenance, home improvement projects, and information for your home(s) is going to be easier than ever.

how to create a home inventory for insurance claimsHome Inventory

Disasters and unforeseen hazards are a part of life, but don’t get shortchanged! Keep an updated home inventory to document all the electronics, appliances, and valuables around the house. The home insurance agency will want a detailed list along with any claim, and tallying this list after the fact can prove very difficult. It is tough to think straight when emotions are high and many objects are bound to be forgotten.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, here are the top home insurance content claims by category:

  • 17% – Jewelry
  • 13% – Electronics
  • 11% – Furniture
  • 11% – Apparel
  • 9% – Home Goods
  • 4% – Tools
  • 4% – Appliances
  • 3% – Sporting Goods
  • 3% – Books and Magazines
  • 2% – Beds and Mattresses

Did you miss any of the items on the list? Most homeowner think to add jewelry, electronics, and furniture, but forget to add some of the other items.

HomeSpot HQ Founder to be featured guest on Home Tool Box radio program

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Derek Smith, CEO of Implore Technologies, the maker of HomeSpot HQ (https://www.homespothq.com ) will be the featured guest on the Home Toolbox show, tomorrow June 8th, 2013 at 8:30am Eastern.

The Home Toolbox is a weekly show broadcast in Cleveland, OH on WELW 1330am and Internet streamed on welw.com. It covers all topics related to homes and homeowners.  The show is hosted by Bob Gallese, a Cleveland area home contractor.

A live stream of the show can be viewed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-home-tool-box.

 

Hometalk – Online Community for House Stuff

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Talk for Home Lovers

Love talking about all things home related? Hometalk is a online community for home lovers to share, discuss, and inspire.

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Share and Discuss

At the heart of Hometalk is the ability for professionals, bloggers, and homeowners to post projects for others to see. It is a great way to get feedback, inspire other users, and give DIY tips. These projects range from home decor to furniture revivals to cleaning tricks. There are projects and tips on almost anything you can think of for a house!

The discussion for each post is one of the best parts. The feedback from professionals has always been great for the growth of ideas and prevention of mistakes. Everyday homeowners add various questions, which is a great way to get perspective on the different aspects of a project.

Save and Plan

Want to save someone else’s project for your own house? The board feature makes this easy by allowing users can “clip” a post. You can create various boards, like “cleaning tips” or “DIY decor.” to keep the posts organized.

hometalk boards for saving projects

Search and Follow

It is easy to find the right post for a repair or your next project. The search function is the easiest way to find a specific post. The categories index is a good way to sort out a broader spectrum. Lastly, you can follow other users’ boards and posts if you find their projects particularly helpful.

Check out Hometalk and be sure to follow HomeSpot HQ 🙂  image