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How well did your home weather winter?
The cold temperatures, snow and ice accumulation, and strong winds that accompany winter across much of the country can have a serious impact on our homes and properties. In addition to wear and tear, your property may suffer sudden damage such as missing or damaged shingles or siding, leaks or water intrusion, and pipe breaks. …
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Most common types of Hurricane Damage
Hurricane damage can be extremely varied and can range from roofing or siding damage to devastating structural damage caused by extreme winds, storm surge, and flooding. Due to the complexity of hurricane storm systems, and the forces that can be exerted against your home, it’s always a good idea to conduct a thorough inspection of…
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Does Renters Insurance Cover Water Damage?
As a renter, you may wonder what happens if you experience water damage such as a pipe break or roof leak in your apartment. Is your landlord responsible? Does your renters insurance cover these damages? Does the cause of the water damage affect whose insurance coverage pays for the damages? These are understandable questions. As…
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What to do if you experience Water Damage
Arriving home to discover a pipe break or hot water heater rupture is not something anyone wants to experience, but every year more than 1.5 million homeowners find themselves in this exact situation. Not only is this stressful for the obvious reasons, but most homeowners aren’t sure what they can (or should) be doing to…
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Common problems found during a home inspection
During a home purchase, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. That’s why experts like real estate agents, attorneys, and brokers are there to assist with what you do (and don’t) know about the process and your soon-to-be home. One expert that can sometimes be overlooked is the home inspector, who is integral to…
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Tips for preventing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing your pipes from freezing! When the temperatures drop, frozen and broken pipes often follow. This can be particularly problematic for plumbing that is in exterior walls or that runs through unheated areas of…
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Understanding Flood Warnings
When flood waters start to rise, time is of the essence. That makes early preparation and an understanding of what the various flood warnings mean vital. Here are answers to the most common questions! Unfortunately many parts of our country know all too well the damage that Flooding can cause. While flooding can occur almost…
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Sources of Water Leaks You Probably Didn’t Think About!
When thinking about water leaks in your home, you probably think about roof leaks or pipe breaks, but do you ever think about these less discussed sources of water leaks? You’re likely familiar with the most common causes of Water Damage, such as roof leaks, toilet leaks, and pipe breaks, but there are other potential…
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What is Flood Insurance?
Is homeowners insurance enough, or do you need Flood Insurance too? While you likely have homeowners insurance, in the case of flood, that is unfortunately not enough. This is because flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance, requiring a separate Flood Insurance Policy. But what is flood insurance, and what does it cover?…
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What to do if your pipes freeze
Frozen pipes can go from being an inconvenience to a disaster in no time at all. Here are some tips for preventing and thawing your frozen pipes! Have you ever turned on the faucet to find that nothing was coming out? These cold Northeastern PA winters can take a toll on any home, but particularly…