Water Damage

How to Minimize Flood Damage (If a Leak Floods Your Home)

How to Minimize Flood Damage (If a Leak Floods Your Home)

In a recent article, we outlined steps for preventing water damage. But do you know how to minimize flood damage from a leak that’s already happened? Here’s what you need to know and do to...

How To Unclog A Basement Floor Drain (With A Garden Hose!)

How To Unclog A Basement Floor Drain (With A Garden Hose!)

Have you noticed a periodic backup of water around your floor drain? It’s probably partially blocked. Unfortunately, it’s not going to get better. It needs to be cleared out. But if you’re someone who enjoys...

What Material Makes the Best Pipe for Freezing Conditions?

What Material Makes the Best Pipe for Freezing Conditions?

Homes across the country incur an estimated $500 million in water damage every year from frozen pipes that burst. The February 2021 disaster in Texas is a recent example of how water freezes, causing pipes...

Foundation Water Damage: Signs, Causes, and Prevention!

Foundation Water Damage: Signs, Causes, and Prevention!

Most everyone knows how costly and devastating foundation water damage can be to your home. But not everyone knows what to look for, why it happens, or how to prevent it. But that’s exactly what...

What Causes Basement Flooding? We Give You All the Answers!

What Causes Basement Flooding? We Give You All the Answers!

If you’re interested in finding out what causes basement flooding, then this article is for you. If your home is built partially underground (hey basements, we’re looking at you!), chances are you’ve experienced, or will...

Downspout Cleanout: A Guide for the Most Stubborn Clogs

Downspout Cleanout: A Guide for the Most Stubborn Clogs

Falling leaves sure are beautiful, but they can wreak havoc on your property if you don’t perform a downspout cleanout. The leaves, sticks, nuts and other debris we see fall into a downspout are more...

What to Do in a Plumbing Emergency: The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide

What to Do in a Plumbing Emergency: The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide

The first thing most homeowners do in a plumbing emergency is panic or go into paralysis (or both!). But that doesn’t have to happen to you. If you don’t know what to do in a...

How to Prevent Burst Pipes (and Make Your Pipes Last Longer)

How to Prevent Burst Pipes (and Make Your Pipes Last Longer)

The plumbing in your home is constantly working, so it’s important to know how to prevent burst pipes. In turn, this will help your pipes last longer. Water is always being moved around your home:...

Pipes Making Noise? Here’s What The Different Sounds Mean!

Pipes Making Noise? Here’s What The Different Sounds Mean!

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...

Do You Know the Importance of Cleaning Your Gutters?

Do You Know the Importance of Cleaning Your Gutters?

You may think, what’s the big deal? Leaves and sticks decompose so I don’t need to clean my gutter! However, if you think that way, then one of these days you’ll find out exactly why...

How to Fix Minor Water Damage on Baseboards

How to Fix Minor Water Damage on Baseboards

Repairing minor water damage on baseboards is trickier than you might imagine. In fact, because baseboards are inexpensive, replacing them is a far better solution. But that’s just a small part of the overall problem....

How To Prevent Water Damage to Your Home

How To Prevent Water Damage to Your Home

Knowing how to prevent water damage to your home can save you thousands of dollars in damages, cleanup and restoration services, and heartache. Consequently, one of the leading causes of water damage in the home...