Tag: water damage

  • Does Renters Insurance Cover Water Damage?

    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…

  • How to prevent mold from coming back

    How to prevent mold from coming back

    Mold issues can occur for a variety of reasons, from water leaks to high humidity.    All these mold problems have one thing in common however – that you want them to go away and not come back. That’s why it’s so important to address the underlying cause of a mold issue as part of a…

  • What to do if you experience Water Damage

    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…

  • Tips for preventing frozen pipes

    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…

  • Understanding Your Insurance Policy

    Understanding Your Insurance Policy

    With the unpredictability of life, sometimes things happen. When they do, you’ll be glad that your home is properly and adequately insured. But are you? With the unpredictability of life, sometimes things happen. When they do, you’ll be glad that your home is properly and adequately insured. But are you? Do I need an Insurance…

  • Sources of Water Leaks You Probably Didn’t Think About!

    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…

  • Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring weather did WHAT to my house?

    Spring storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even hail. Here is some common damage these storms can cause on your home! While winter gets a lot of the attention (and it deserves it), Spring weather can bring its own set of problems that can impact your home. These can be minor or serious,…

  • Musical Instrument Care Tips

    Musical Instrument Care Tips

    With proper care and maintenance, a musical instrument can be a lifelong investment, but that doesn’t always happen. Here are some tips for preventing the most common causes of damage to musical instruments! There’s nothing quite like coaxing a melody out of a musical instrument, but if not cared for properly, that can be nearly…

  • Protecting Your Musical Instruments from Moisture Damage

    Protecting Your Musical Instruments from Moisture Damage

    Nothing is worse for your instruments than excess moisture, but how do you properly store and protect your musical instruments? Nothing quite compares to the craftsmanship and precision of a musical instrument. Whether it be a guitar or a concert grand piano, it was designed with extremely strict tolerances in order to provide the best…

  • The impact of Water Damage

    The impact of Water Damage

    It may have looked like it was just a small leak, but could more damage be lurking behind your walls? It was just a small leak, right? There’s really no reason to worry, you cleaned it up and maybe put a fan on it to “dry”… Maybe it even *FEELS* dry… How bad can it…