We all hope that our homes avoid significant disasters, and major leaks behind a drywall ceiling top that list of things we’d like to avoid. First, there’s the issue of stopping the leak itself. Then, there are usually repairs to the ceiling. Insulation in the area usually needs to be…

Water damage is the worst thing that could happen to a home or business. It leads to a whole host of problems, from irreversible structural damage to mold and other bacteria that can be harmful to your health and the health of others. So it makes sense that you would…

Fewer things are more frustrating than finding a standing puddle of water, whether in your basement or on your lawn. It’s particularly irritating if it isn’t from a recent rainstorm. If you find standing water on your property, it’s best to get rid of it as soon as possible. Leaving…

Certain areas of the home are easy to overlook. Dust builds up in corners; cobwebs appear on hard-to-reach hallway ceilings. And while some of these forgotten areas are merely a nuisance when cleaning, others can wreak havoc on your home. One of the main culprits? Crawl spaces. Crawl spaces often…

From leaking faucets and burst pipes to spilled food and drinks, kitchens are full of potential water hazards—and that can spell disaster for your cabinets. Kitchen cabinets consist of layers of wood that are often highly susceptible to water damage. They absorb the excess fluid and gradually weaken over time,…

Floods of any kind pose a significant risk to humans and infrastructure alike, but floods in urban areas are particularly dangerous. Urban flooding can lead to stormwater entering into buildings through doors, windows, or other openings. It can lead to sewage backing up through pipes, drains, and cracks in floors…

If you manage an office or own an office building, the time to start thinking about flood control is now. It’s not when you see that storm warning on the nightly news or hear strange noises rattling through the pipes in the kitchen. Floods can come fast and unexpectedly, racking…

Every region has its own storm season, and when yours comes, will you be ready? Storms mean rain, and rain often means flooding. Floods can come slow and steady, rising a few inches every few days, or they can come all at once. No matter where you live or how…

No matter how much you prepare, life will still throw curve balls that catch you off guard. A prime example? Severe flooding in your home. Whether a flood is caused by a natural disaster or burst pipes, the damage it can wreak on your home cannot be easily measured. To…

House floods happen, and they don’t just happen to people who live in hurricane corridors or on swamplands. Flash flood conditions can crop up anywhere, due to burst pipes or unforeseen natural disasters, and homeowners should be ready to react at the drop of the hat. But even if you…