Water damage from leaks and burst Frozen pipes is among the most common types of homeowner insurance claims. To prevent these damages, homeowners should be on the lookout for leaks in their taps and plumbing. However, freeze to your plumbing is often an overlooked cause when discussing water damage. If…
Utility sinks help keep your laundry or crafting separate from your kitchen or bathroom sinks. Once you have a utility sink right next to your washing machine, you will wonder what you ever did without one. If you have had your eye on a utility sink, you might be wondering…
Outdoor water spigots are often a highly neglected water fixture in most homes. In extreme examples, they could go decades without proper maintenance or replacements. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water leaks lead to over 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually nationwide. Consider how much…
Septic systems are something most homeowners avoid addressing until absolutely necessary. Understandably, they can seem hard to repair, expensive, or difficult to maintain. However, they don’t need to be scary. With a good maintenance plan and regular inspections, a septic tank can easily last for years. More than 60 million…
Water gushing through your home can wreak untold havoc on your property. This threat is posed by stormwater, floods, or plumbing issues. If you live in a flood zone area, this risk is greatly increased. What can you do against the unforeseen or unstoppable forces of nature? How about flood…
Plumbing can be an overlooked aspect of home management – when all is running well – but it is one of the most significant. We rely on proper plumbing throughout our day-to-day life whether we realize it or not: to use the restroom, wash our hands, shower, etc., and to…
You’d know if you had mold… right? Don’t be so sure. Some mold can be so undetectable that it is not even visible. It can travel unseen through the air in the form of spores and spread effortlessly through any home or building. This spread can lead to troubling health…
Leaks are a huge and common problem, particularly in climates with more rain and storms. However, even dry areas can experience leaks, as they are not always weather-related. Leaks can be caused by faulty pipes, weather damage, or any number of issues. What exactly is considered a leak, though? How…
Picture this: Your home endured a particularly heavy rain due to a tropical storm over the weekend and your roof and walls are damaged. If that wasn’t bad enough, your friend who lives 40 minutes away had water accumulate outside of his home, which made its way inside and caused…
Floods and leaks can wreak havoc throughout the home and lead to extensive damage. With carpets, flooring, and furniture involved, unwelcome water quickly leaves its mark and affects 1 in 50 insured homes annually. Water damage spreads quickly and can harm most things in its path. The good news is…