Functional bathroom sinks are a relief, not to mention an all-around convenience, when you can wash your hands or brush your teeth. The soapy suds and toothpaste vanish in a swirl down the sink. But when the bathroom sink starts to pool water, homeowners can expect to deal with a ...

Flooding is every homeowner’s nightmare. Not only is human life in danger, but property damage and health risks due to waterborne diseases follow. Homeowners may be forced to evacuate their flooded home, leading to disrupted lives and leaving behind severe destruction that is costly to repair or replace. While flooding is ...

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 ...