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Tornado Damage and Insurance Tips

Tornado damage is incredibly emotional. Here are some tips for staying safe during a tornado and beginning the process of putting things back together once the skies clear. Storms often bring rain and high winds, but sometimes we unfortunately get something even more severe. Tornadoes can cause a level of destruction that our area is…
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Common Radon Mitigation Scams and How to Avoid Them

Not all Radon Mitigation Company’s take care of their customers, some take advantage of them! Here are some common scams to look out for. Whether you’re hoping to resolve a Radon issue at your residence or as part of a real estate transaction, it’s important to have a system installed properly by a properly licensed…
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How to get rid of Skunk odors

When your dog (or home) gets skunked, you want nothing more than to get rid of the smell. But what really works? Did your dog come running into the house smelling of skunk? Perhaps a family of skunks built themselves a home beneath your porch or sunroom? Regardless of what happened, your primary concern is…
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What if your Insurance Company won’t confirm coverage?

What happens when your Insurance Company won’t confirm coverage and what should you do? When you experience damage to your home, you want it to be properly mitigated and repaired as quickly as possible. Perhaps even more important however – you want to make sure that your insurance company is paying for it! And that…
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Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home?

Is your backyard or landscaping damaging your home? Here are some common things to look for! We are regularly called out to inspect Moisture Intrusion, Mold, and Structural Damage issues in homes. Often what we find is that they are a direct result of the land around them and proper landscaping or Basement Waterproofing is…
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The Home Inspector Found Structural Damage / Foundation Issues, What Now?

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Does Homeowners Insurance cover Basement Flooding?
When your basement floods, will your Insurance Policy cover the mitigation and repairs? When something happens to your home, one of the first things most people do is contact their insurance company. Homeowners Insurance is there for damage that occurs to your home and it’s only reasonable to hope that your insurance policy will cover…
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Potential Hazards in Schools

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Renters Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Are you renting and have questions about Renters Insurance? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions! Renting can be a great opportunity for those who do not wish to become involved with the costs and labor typically associated to home ownership. After all your landlord should take care of things like upkeep and maintenance,…
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Preparing Your Home For Freezing Temperatures!

Winter is quickly approaching, and with it the potential for damage to your home as a result of these freezing temperatures. So what can you do now to prevent damage to your home and increase its energy efficiency? Winter is rapidly approaching and temperatures are dropping. Here are some things you can do now, before…