Avoiding Ice Dams and the Importance of Using Roof Rakes

Ice dams cause severe water damage to homes if they aren't dealt with. Find out the causes and tips on preventing ice damming from occurring.

The winter season brings many weather-related challenges to homeowners. Ice dams are one of these issues. Read on to find out what you need to know about preventing ice damming and the importance of using roof rakes. What Are Ice Dams? An ice dam is a large collection of ice that forms on a roof’s edge. These ice masses commonly

Making a Family Emergency Preparedness Plan

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For many households, keeping the family safe is the number one priority. Talking with your family and creating a plan for emergency situations is the best way to ensure everyone understands what to do in an emergency. In a proper emergency preparedness plan, identify how you and each family member will work together as a team in an emergency. Your

Simple Tips to Prevent Sewer Backups in Your Home

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A sewage backup is a nightmare for homeowners. More than just a mess, sewage backing up into your home or yard will end up causing thousands of dollars in repairs, potentially damaging floors, walls, electrical systems, furniture, and other belongings.   Summer is a common time when sewer systems experience failures. Get to know the common causes of sewer backups

DIY Improvements to Protect Your Home from Summer Water Damage

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With the rising temps of summer, it might not be in your mind, but water damage threatens your home year-round. In the summer, water damage most often threatens a home that is ill-prepared for a severe storm or flood. Other culprits can be leaky pipes, outdated appliances, or faulty HVAC systems. Check out some of the DIY home improvements you

Preventing Summer Water and Pipe Damage

Summer Water and Pipe Damage

It’s not something homeowners typically worry about once the cold weather subsides, but your plumbing may be in danger in the summer just as it is during the winter.  Sure, it’s important to take special precautions in the winter to prevent our pipes from freezing and busting, but what could possibly cause a major plumbing issue in the summer?  

Step-by-step guide: What to do when your house floods

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Flooding is one of those disasters that you can’t exactly prepare for. Whether it’s a flash flood storm or your foundation allows water to seep into your home, flooding is not a joking matter. Keeping your family and possessions safe during a flood is key, here are the first steps to take.   Identify the water source Ideally, you’d like

Is your home suffering from hidden water damage? Your windows might be able to tell you

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As children, whenever windows fogged over, we couldn’t resist the urge to draw a smiley face on the foggy pane. Like most things, the simple things have lost their charm as we’ve aged. Now, windows filled with condensation can cause homeowners distress. Condensation is one of the telltale signs that your home might be suffering from hidden water damage. Here

How to Cope with the Loss of a Home

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If the wildfires in California last summer taught us anything it’s that disaster and tragedy can strike at any time. Disaster doesn’t care how large your home is or what neighborhood you live it. It can happen at any time to anyone. So how do you cope with and move forward after something like that happens?   Royal Renovations understands

Does My Insurance Cover Basement Flooding?

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It’s the first big rainstorm of the season and your basement floods. What do you do? Will your homeowners insurance cover all the damage? Flooding is an ambiguous issue because there are so many potential causes. Some flooding issues may be covered by insurance while others are not. All policies are a little different, but let’s talk about what’s covered

Preventing Basement Flooding

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Spring is on its way! That means flowers, warmer weather, sunshine, and new summer activities! It also means slush, mud, and the potential for basement flooding. With the combination of melting snow and spring rain showers, you have increased potential for a flooding disaster. If you’re worried about a basement flood, read on for tips to avoid the stressful situation.