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Earthquake Proof Your Home: Strengthening Your Foundation
If you live in earthquake country, which includes at least part of most states, a few relatively simple earthquake strengthening upgrades may be all you need to keep your house from sliding off its foundation in a quake. You can tackle the work yourself for as little as $500, or hire a contractor for about $2,000. Either way, you stand to avoid repairs that might cost tens of thousands of dollars -- if repairs are even possible.
That's because damage from an earthquake can be so extensive--in some cases, the only remedy is to completely rebuild. Earthquakes can exascerbate existing home foundation problems. If you don't have earthquake insurance, the financial consequences can be dire. Even if you do carry earthquake insurance, simple eathquake strengthening measures could still save you tens of thousands of dollars, since earthquake insurance usually carries a hefty deductible.
 
You also gain peace of mind, and it may make your house easier to sell. At least one state (California) requires sellers to fill out a checklist specifying whether earthquake strengthening measures have been installed. If you buy earthquake insurance, which can range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand dollars a year, retrofitting may save you 5% each ... more

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