Washing machine leaks can cause major damage to your property. Whether the water damage is in your basement or laundry room and whether it is caused by a broken hose or a leaking pipe, you can be left with devastating results. This is why it is important to know which washing machine issues can cause a machine to leak and … Read More
How is Water Damage Covered by Renter’s Insurance
Water damage can strike renters unexpectedly, leaving them to grapple with the causes and (often considerable) costs of repairing their affected property. It’s essential for renters to be aware of their rights and legal options if a situation like this arises, especially when it comes to insurance coverage. Renter’s insurance covers a wide range of events that occur in the … Read More
How to Prevent Water from Pooling Around your Foundation
When there is extra water on your property due to rain or melting snow, it can cause major damage to the foundation of your property. It is important to have a way to prevent water from damaging your foundation and causing leaks and structural damage to your home or business. Water pooling around your foundation can lead to major issues … Read More
Signs of Water Damage on Your Foundation
Water damage to the foundation can be very costly for homeowners. Whether it is caused by storms, heavy rainfall, or something else, it is very important to recognize the signs of water damage to your foundation so that you can react before it gets worse. There are also actions you can take to prevent foundation damage. What Causes Damage to … Read More
What to Do if Rainwater Comes in Through an Exterior Door
Water damage is so common in homes because there are many ways that water can get into your home. One way is through your doors. If your exterior doors are not sealed properly, this will allow water and small critters into your home and even affect your utility bills. It is very important to fix any leaks around your door … Read More
Why is My Dishwasher Leaking Underneath?
Household appliances that use water, like the dishwasher, can malfunction and cause a serious case of water damage. A homeowner will spend significant time and money in repairing not only the leaky appliance, but the resulting water damage to the kitchen floors. A standard dishwasher uses up to three gallons of water in a single load. Older dishwasher models, such … Read More
How Property Damage is Caused by Ice and Snow
The winter season is upon us which means that those of us who live in the Midwest must prepare for the harsh cold, snow, and ice that is sure to come. While snow and ice can create a beautiful winter landscape, they can also cause trouble for a home that is not prepared for the winter weather. Before the worst … Read More
How Hard Water Damages Pipes and Appliances
Although we would like to have appliances that lasts us a lifetime and never have to worry about it again, but we all probably had to dealt with some broken appliances. A broken washing machine, leaky dishwasher, or a water heater that suddenly stopped working. Not only do you have to replace or fix the appliances itself, but there could … Read More
5 Reasons Behind Sump Pump Malfunction
A flood can happen to any homeowner, and the last line of defense is often the sump pump. A sump pump is a device that sits in a small inground well in your basement. Its purpose is to pump water away from your property once water around it gets to a certain level. Sump pumps can fail or malfunction at the … Read More
The Difference Between Mold and Mildew
The terms mold and mildew are frequently used interchangeably. Sometimes people refer to mold related smells as ‘mildew’ and the substance itself as ‘mold’. Outside of these colloquial habits, however, there is a scientific difference between the two. Put simply, both mold and mildew are different types of fungus. Mildew is lighter in color, appearing as a white or light-yellow … Read More
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