When a natural disaster strikes your home, it’s tough to understand the best course of action. Usually, the best outcomes are from homeowners who make preparations and have a plan of action in place. The aftermath of a flood, storm, or fire are best taken care of through careful planning. To help your household prepare for a natural disaster, follow
The Risks of Staying in Your Home or Workplace After a Fire
A fire can be one of the most damaging disasters to take place – whether in your home or place of business. Once the flames are out and the damage is assessed, it can be tough to know when it is safe to go back. The absence of fire isn’t the only factor–lingering effects can also be detrimental to your
How to Identify Wind Damage on Your Home’s Roof
Seasonal weather can wreak havoc on a building. Storms that reach wind speeds of 45mph or higher will begin to strip shingles, break tree branches, and uproot debris. Whether you are looking to protect or replace the roof on your home, place of business, or other building, it’s important to know what to look for and how to identify
All About Window Wells for Your Home
There are so many decisions that a homeowner needs to make to improve, protect, and maintain their home. For homes with basement windows, one such decision concerns window wells and how they are protected. Let’s look over window well coverings, their features, and why they are important to protect your basement and the structural integrity of your home.
Navigating Utility Equipment During a Home Emergency
When an emergency hits your home, you don’t want to be stuck digging for instruction booklets or flipping through user manuals to try and figure out a solution. Especially when it comes to the utilities in your home, it’s a good idea to be prepared and confident as to the steps to take when something goes wrong. Let’s go
Protecting Your Home from Seasonal Storm Damage
It’s the time of year when people are spending more time outdoors. This is partly because the pandemic is beginning to lift and also because the weather promotes more outdoor activity. This time of year also invites some of the most severe storms. Hail, high winds, floods, even tornadoes hit during the warmer seasons. As a homeowner, it’s important to
Repairing and Maintaining Outdoor Spigots as the Cold Weather Goes Away
As the weather starts to warm up, it is time to begin watering your outdoor plants and garden. However, springtime is also when people notice an issue with their outdoor faucets. Hopefully, last autumn you turned off the shutoff valve, capped spigots, and checked for leaks. If you took preventative measures, your outdoor spigots should be just fine this spring.
Why You Need Sewage and Sump Pump Insurance in Your Plan
No one wants to wake up or come home and find that their sump pump has failed or their sewage has backed up. When they fail, they often bring water into your home and can cause a lot of damage. These failures can cause damage to floors, walls, furniture, and personal belongings. Luckily, there is a form of insurance homeowners
What Homeowners Should Do After a Sewer Backup
Of all the maintenance issues your home might face, a sewage backup is possibly the most dangerous. According to the IICRC S500, sewage contains many fungi, bacteria, and viruses, that can lead to diseases and health complications. It can be especially dangerous for the very young, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Aside from your health, a sewer
Spring Mold Growth: Causes and Prevention in Your Home
Spring is here again, and as with any year, homeowners are keeping an eye on a potential danger: mold. Whether hiding in the attic or basement, mold can quickly spread form one small area of your house to the entire ventilation system, making you and your loved ones sick. Mold growth can lead to health problems, exacerbate allergies, and affect