When a disaster strikes your home, your first concern is safety. But then your second thought might be, "How much will this cost to fix? And will my homeowners insurance cover it?" That question can feel even more pressing if you were responsible for the water damage or fire damage to your home. While homeowners
In the unfortunate event that your home sustains water damage, you might wonder if your homeowners insurance policy will cover the cost of restoration. In many cases, it will. But you need to take the right steps from the beginning of the event. Take reasonable steps to stop the flow of water. If you're dealing
In the unfortunate event that your home is damaged by a fire, you will likely want to get started on the restoration process right away. While some homeowners attempt fire damage cleanup themselves, we caution you against using DIY (do-it-yourself) methods. Without experience with this type of mess, you could further damage your walls or
Most of us picture a roof leak as a sudden dripping or gushing of water from overhead, signifying that something has gone terribly wrong with our roof. But actually, a roof leak can go undetected for some time, especially if the leak is small or you don't often receive rain. Water that gets into your
Any appliance that uses water can occasionally malfunction, and water damage to the surrounding area of the home can result. Dishwashers are no exception. We tend to take it for granted that we can simply load up our plates and bowls, press a button, and come back in two hours to a load of sparkling
Nothing lasts forever in home construction. Eventually, all homes need to be remodeled, and the kitchen and bathroom are the two most common rooms to need a refresh. If you've been eyeing your bathroom for a remodel, but you're not sure it's really necessary, look for these five signs that it's time to call a
Owning a home is one of the best ways to invest in your long-term financial health, and can be fulfilling in other ways as well. But no homeowner wants to face plumbing problems, house fires, and other disasters related to their property. We can't always prevent every bad situation in life, but maintaining your home
There are all sorts of disasters a homeowner can experience, but one in particular can pose a serious health risk along with being a nightmare to clean up. When you notice sewage bubbling up in your toilet, sink, or shower, you're likely to feel a bit horrified. You need to know what to do in
In the event that you ever suffer through a house fire, we're here to help you recover. But we'd rather our potential future clients never have to face this danger or endure such a devastating loss. Since education equals prevention, we wanted to share some information on the most common sources of house fires. Over
You might believe you would know if you had mold in your home. You would notice a large, creepy patch of it in a closet or under a cabinet, or maybe you would suspect a problem after a major plumbing incident. But actually, many cases of mold are discovered in houses where no one suspects
