What to Do if Your Water Pipe Bursts

  A burst water pipe can quickly become an expensive cleanup and repair if left unchecked. While there are some steps you can take to prevent pipe bursts, sometimes life surprises you. If you’re confronted with water damage and broken pipes, here are the steps you should follow to limit commercial water damage and cleanup. … Read more

Thanksgiving Fire Safety

Thanksgiving is a joyous time, but it doesn’t come without risks. Accidents may occur in the kitchen as you prepare your favorite meals and secret recipes. However, you can reduce your chances of a kitchen fire by practicing fire prevention. From keeping a clean cooking space to checking your smoke alarms, you can keep your … Read more

How to Avoid Water Damage From Your Water Heater

Water leaking from your water heater can cause a significant amount of damage to your home. A leaking water heater can lead to mold or mildew, structural damage, and peeling paint that can be expensive to fix. Preventing your water heater from leaking is essential to keep your home safe from the consequences of water … Read more

What Appliance Causes the Most House Fires?

Home appliances are essential pieces of equipment to perform routine activities. From stovetops to cook your food to washers to clean your clothes, your home is filled with devices to make your daily life easier. However, these convenient appliances also pose potential hazards that can lead to house fires. These fires can spread quickly and … Read more

What Is Stagnant Water?

Water — we need it to live, but it can also bring destruction. Floods and heavy rains are two examples of water’s potential for causing damage. Combine that with water’s ability to freeze and expand, and you might be looking at significant risk to your home. Your house was built to last. But water coming … Read more

Sump Pumps vs. Ejector Pumps

    You may have heard of a sump pump and ejector pump. While these pumps may sound similar, they each perform a unique and valuable task to keep your home safe. Learn more about sump pumps and sewage ejector pumps and which is right for your home. What Is a Sump Pump? A sump … Read more

Water Damage Categories

No property owner wants to find water pooling in their basement or dripping from the ceiling, but issues like these are far more common than you might realize. Water damage may seem like a quick fix, but often happens unseen behind walls and ceilings, where it can linger and become exponentially more severe and expensive … Read more

Is It Safe to Stay in a Home With Smoke Damage?

House fires can be a nightmare for homeowners to deal with, destroying priceless valuables and endangering your family’s health. Smoke damage is the lesser-known, and sometimes hidden, additional issue in these situations. Due to smoke damage’s variable nature, it’s often challenging to understand and diagnose the associated dangers of staying in a fire-damaged house. Luckily, the … Read more

The Impact of Basement Moisture

      Whether your basement is extra storage space or a finished recreational room, it’s vulnerable to moisture for various reasons. Persistent, undetected basement moisture problems can wreak havoc on your foundation and cause health issues. The secret to preventing a wet basement is understanding the cause of the issues and what methods you … Read more

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