If your home has experienced flooding, it’s important to act fast. Not only will standing water damage, decay, and rot everything it touches, but it could pose serious safety risks for you and your family. Whether the water is in a basement or spreading across your main floor, you need to know what to do. Here are […]
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For those living on the northern half of the US, a new year means that you’re entering the coldest time of the year. The days are short, and the temperatures are low, creating some unique problems. One of those problems is bursting water pipes. Freezing temperatures certainly aren’t the only thing that cause water pipes to burst. They can also break due
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Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most individuals or families make in their lifetime. This investment comes with many rewards such as a place to raise a family, make memories, and a place to keep you safe, dry, warm, or cool. It is an incredible privilege to own a home. Owning a
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As winter is quickly approaching, many home owners let their guard down in protecting their home from water damage. With spring showers and summer thunderstorms in the rear view mirror we are beginning to prepare for winter snow. When you think of winter you probably think about keeping your house warm, shoveling your driveway, and
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Having a sewer back up in your home can go on just about everyone’s list of worst case scenarios. Many people, however, have no idea what they would do if they found themselves in this unfortunate situation. Everyone’s first instinct in the case of a sewage backup is usually to call a plumber. This is
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As a homeowner, you want to always be keeping an eye on the weather in your area. Precipitation of any kind can be a threat to your home at any time of the year. It is important to know the risks your home faces when it comes to flooding. There are many factors that could
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We live in a time where you can DIY just about anything. The answer to many of life’s questions are only an internet search away where you can find countless videos and tutorials. The question that we sometimes forget to ask ourselves is should I do this myself? Just because it can be done on
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We all know how the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” But for a homeowner, April showers can bring much more than flowers. April showers (not to mention the melting snow from March) can lead to flooding in your homes and backyards and water damage that will long outlive those May flowers if not
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In times of crisis it can be hard to think clearly. When your basement floods or your toilet overflows, panic can set in as you contemplate how to deal with the situation. One of your first thoughts may be to call your insurance company. As a homeowner, this is one of the best things you
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Basements are a wonderful addition to a home. They’re well insulated, making them easier to heat, cool, and keep quiet. They don’t require exterior siding or painting either. However, they don’t reach their full potential unless you build them out, and that’s something that some people are hesitant to do because basements are known to
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