As winter turns into spring, homeowners should be prepared for more rain and storm conditions. These conditions can cause storm water damage if you don’t take steps to prevent it. Luckily, we have some great tips for homeowners about storm damage prevention.     Address Your Gutters and Siding You can often avoid the need for water and storm damage...

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...

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...

Over the course of 2021 in the United States, tornados claimed the lives of 103 people, injured untold more, and destroyed billions of dollars in property, structures, and personal items. As with any natural disaster or emergency, it’s important to have a plan and emergency kit on hand for inclement weather conditions, like tornados. While most tornadoes aren’t the category...

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...

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...

The last thing you want is to come home after a long day at work and discover that a pipe burst or an ice dam is causing a back-up into your home. That gorgeous powder can cause some major damage inside and outside and leave you scrambling to repair your home. You may even be left with some costly repairs...

In Minnesota, the weather is infamous for turning on a dime. The warmer is the seasons are perhaps more notorious for potential danger, but being prepared against mother nature is a year-round task. This goes for people and their pets. Did you know that July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day? In honor of the occasion, we have outlined...

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...

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?  ...