Money goes down the drain when a homeowner experiences a leaking shower. Every week that the shower leak goes unaddressed, hundreds of gallons of water are wasted. If the leak drips hot water, significant energy is depleted as the water heater operates continually to deliver blistering hot water. Problems with Leaking ...

Here are some tips on the potential damage that can be caused during storm season. Lightning is a natural phenomenon. Dazzling spectacles of light and roars of thunder grace the skies during storms, captivating onlookers with instantaneous displays. Lightning is no stranger. In fact, lightning strikes the continental U.S. at ...

From the major flooding in Houston to other areas throughout the U.S., many people have dealt with the effects of flooding this spring.  Much of the recent flooding has been the result of heavy rain and when this occurs, it can be difficult to protect your home or property from ...

Floods, whether due a major pipe burst in your basement, a torrential spring rainfall or a hurricane, are a devastating event. The massive amounts of water involved in a flood permeate every nook and crevice of a home, seeping into electronics and destroying its capacity for usage. What is the ...

While they are common, floods can be one of the most damaging types of natural disasters. Due to the significant number of sources, they can happen anywhere throughout the U.S particularly after the following: Thawing snow Floods can be caused from a number of sources, including heavy rain. Hurricane Monsoon ...

Cleaning up sewer backup is a difficult, unpleasant, and risky task. Calling professional cleaners is highly recommended. Keep in mind that you should only consider a DIY sewage backup cleanup in case of a minor spill – one that is confined to a small area of your home (bathroom, part of a kitchen, etc.) and has recently happened. Major spills require professional help. You need to know exactly what to do to safely deal with the problem

The convenience of the washing machine is irreplaceable for modern-day households. Just toss in garments and hit start. Then walk away with confidence knowing the washing will take care of saturating your clothes with water and detergent, spinning them to clean within the hour. What happens, though, when you return ...

Finding that the washing machine won’t drain water can seem like a big problem that brings up the thought of having to call a repair man. But it actually isn’t. Either something is caught in the drain hose or pump, or the pump has malfunctioned. Even if you aren’t too ...

When a northerner thinks of the southern region of the US, which consists of Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi and Oklahoma, balmy temperatures and mild winters come to mind. In reality, as any southerner can attest, southern winters can bring snowfall and 40-degree temperatures. The south sees a lot less freezing ...

An unexpected natural flood can ruin the items, such as furniture, within your home. Flooding that occurs with ample warning may leave a less destructive path; you’ll have time to reposition the furniture in your home to areas where floodwaters are less likely to reach. In either case, as floodwaters ...