Whether at work or at home, we all rely on our refrigerators. And when our friend the fridge starts leaking, we feel like we’re crying right alongside it! Appliance repair can be pricey and purchasing a new fridge can be even pricier, so what’s a hungry homeowner to do? If your fridge’s water line has sprung a leak, don’t fret! … Read More

Most homeowners are aware of potential sources for water damage – basements, bathrooms, appliances, water heaters, pipes, and winter weather. But not everyone considers crawl spaces as a potential source. Water vapor rises naturally from exposed soil, which is the common flooring choice for most crawl spaces. Moisture in crawl spaces can become problematic. In fact, it’s the most damaging … Read More

You’ve probably heard of “hard water” and “soft water,” but what exactly are they? Hard water is water that contains high amounts of calcium, magnesium, or other minerals, which groundwater takes on by dissolving it from soil and rock. If your water is hard, it usually shows itself in scaly, scummy buildup in and on pipes, shower stalls, coffee makers, … Read More

No matter what time of year it is, if you’re going to be away from your home for an extended amount of time – even just over night – it’s a smart idea to turn off your water until you return home. Why? Because it doesn’t take very much water to cause a whole lot of damage! If your water … Read More

If your walls have holes in them, you can easily repair drywall yourself using basic drywalling techniques: For Small Dents & Damages Scrape away loose pieces of wall with a paint scraper or other scraping tool, and then apply a lightweight spackle over the hole. Let it dry, and then sand down until smooth. For Holes Caused by Doorknobs Purchase … Read More

Mold tends to form in the winter time because our homes are heated with warm air, and warm air is filled with moisture. Warm air tends to rise, so the attic can be the final rest place for heat in your home. This can lead to mold, especially if your attic isn’t insulated well. As the humidity from the warm … Read More

If your home or the home of a neighbor or loved one has recently experienced major flooding or water damage due to weather, natural disasters, or appliance malfunctions, this article is for you. There are several steps to take before the rebuilding of a water-damaged area can occur, so be sure to hit these flood clean up steps before you … Read More

While cleaning out your home’s rain gutters can be an easily forgotten chore, it’s an important one to tackle at least once a year (preferably twice, in the spring and fall). When your rain gutters go without cleaning for too long, it can lead to problems like insect infestation, roof damage, clogged downspouts, damaged landscaping below, and water-damaged basements or … Read More

These days if you have a basement in your home, you need to have at least one egress window. Egress is another term for “exit,” and these windows are vital for escape in case of an emergency. Besides their safety feature, clean window wells give basements more natural light than ever before, making them feel less like basements and more … Read More