When there’s water in the basement but there have been no recent rainstorms, the problem just might be a leaking appliance, and the water heater is the likely culprit. Water heaters can leak a large amount of water in your home quickly and this water can lead to serious damage ...

Torrential thunderstorms, overflowing riverbanks, and Category 2 hurricanes all possess the incredible power to unleash massive amounts of floodwaters into homes. Natural disasters are not the only cause of house floods. Burst plumbing pipes, faulty appliances, and foundation leaks are also responsible for devastating home flooding. When your house floods, here’s ...

When water silently drips, powerfully gushes forth, or even unnoticeably leaks from plumbing fixtures inside the home, the result is a soggy, expensive mess. Water leaks are responsible for 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water waste annually. Experts even conclude one trillion gallons of water are wasted per year when ...

Major disasters including fires, floods, storms, severe mold growth, and accidents almost always happen without warning, leaving your property vulnerable to the effects.  The damage from a natural disaster can be particularly severe on commercial property because these properties are often much bigger than residential properties and include assets such ...

Removing mold of any kind in any part of your home is not only expensive, it’s dangerous. But it surely won’t go away by itself. In fact, it will only grow worse with time, worsening any health issues you or your loved ones may be experiencing.While this is certainly a ...

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 ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the most common cause of kitchen fires, and the greatest risk comes from frying. Grease fires are dangerous because they can get out of control easily and 54% of reported non-fatal injuries came from victims trying to put out the flames ...

Mold is an environmental nuisance when its spores meander through the natural habitat and land in your home. All it takes is a single, microscopic spore to land on an organic substance and rapidly flourish under the right conditions. Once the mold spores feed on the proper nutrients, they swell ...

Most property owners won’t notice a problem in their roof until they have a leak. But even after finding a leak, locating the source can be difficult because it is often located away from the leak itself. The reason for roof leaks can occur from any of the following:Broken, worn, ...

Furniture adds an impression of comfort to any room. Whether it’s your living room, bedroom or outdoor patio that is filled with cushioned wicker seating, leather sofas or solid wood coffee tables, maintaining your furniture will extend its life for years to come. After spending a good deal to make ...