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5 years ago

How to Drain Pipes for Winter? A Beginner’s Guide

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…

5 years ago

How To Install a Utility Sink: A Step-by-Step Guide

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…

5 years ago

How to Fix A Leaky Spigot? A Step-by-step Guide

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…

6 years ago

How Does a Septic System Work? 7 Things to Know

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…

6 years ago

How to Prevent Flooding in Your Home: 10 Ways to Try (updated 2023)

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…

6 years ago

How to Install a French Drain: A Step-by-Step Guide

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…

6 years ago

How Can You Test the Air In Your House For Mold?

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…

6 years ago

What is Considered a Leak? A Quick Guide For You

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…

6 years ago

What Is Considered Water Damage?

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…

6 years ago

How Long Does It Take to Dry Out Water Damage?

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…