Although many homeowners think their insurance policies cover sewer backups, they are disappointed when they find out the hard way that sewer backups are not covered. However, there is separate coverage available for this type of problem. Compared to the cost of dealing with a…
You’d think knowing how to use plumber’s tape (also called Teflon tape) is easy. But so many people do it incorrectly, we thought we’d review the right way to use it. And yes, it is easy! But like riding a bike, if you’ve never taught…
Are your pipes making a noise that’s both perplexing and nerve-racking? Here’s what the different sounds mean and how you can fix each of them. Let’s face it, pressure can get to any of us from time to time, and believe it or not, the…
A leaking water heater has the potential to cause a lot of water damage to your home. Even a small, slow leak can soak into the subfloor and cause it to decay. Leaking water from a water heater can also destroy your carpeting, create mildew…
It’s important for homeowners to keep a watchful eye on the most common causes of water damage in home — or the different types of water damage — in order to avoid the expensive cost of water damage repair costs. These expenses, even after making…
A water leak can occur most anywhere in your home, making how to find a water leak via water detection an important skill set. Most water lines are metered by your municipality for billing reasons. They need to track how much water you’ve used so…
