One of the worst aspects about fire and water damage is that both occur year-round, and both may come from natural and man-made causes. But as they can both occur from various sources, there are seasonal trends in where and when they start, such as frozen pipes in the winter and storm damage in the spring and summer. As we … Read More
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water Damage
With the warm weather starting to cool off, it won’t be long till we start to notice the leaves fall and start layering our clothing. As pleasant as the idea of hot drinks and bon fires is, be sure to prepare your home for the fall before all of this takes place. Preparing your outdoors area for fall: Looking over … Read More
How to Prevent Flooding This Spring in the Midwest
The arrival of spring is always a relief in the Midwest as the winter brings miserable weather conditions including blistering cold temperatures, subzero wind chills, snow, and ice. It is no wonder that those in the Fort Wayne area and throughout the greater Midwest are happy to feel warmer temperatures and watch the ice and snow disappear. While the weather … Read More
Protect your Home from Water Damage Caused by Melting Snow
After enduring a long winter filled with ice, snow, and sub-freezing temperatures, the first hint of spring weather is an exciting occurrence. People in areas with harsh winters are so happy about the first 50 degree day that they often overlook the problems that the first warm wave can cause. If there is any ice or snow left on the … Read More
What to Do If You Have Frozen Pipes
Water pipes have a good chance of freezing in the dead of winter, when the temperatures plummet and the outdoors even leave some parts of the indoors feeling a little like the arctic. It’s these icy parts in your home that call for attention. You home is likely to be heated to some degree throughout the winter months. A heated … Read More
