As we enjoy the last days of summer and with the chill of autumn just around the corner, now is the time to start preparing your home–inside and out–for the colder months ahead. Most of our recommendations can be completed by the average homeowner. If you don’t feel comfortable doing any of these things on […] Read More >
A sippy cup of juice that leaks. A glass of water knocked over from the coffee table. A coffee cup that takes a tumble. We’ve all been there…most likely several times. When it comes to these kinds of spills in your carpeted living space, sopping up a bit of liquid doesn’t take more than a […] Read More >
Whether it’s snow, heavy rain, or flood water, protecting your home from water damage goes beyond just having four sturdy walls and a well-built roof. The other half the battle has to do with the characteristics of the property around your home and how that could affect your house during extreme weather. Here are 5 […] Read More >
With the weather warming up and outdoor house projects moving into high gear, now’s the perfect time to not only spruce up your property but also protect your home itself from basement flooding. Heavy rain during summer thunderstorms can easily find its way into basements, and a few simple outdoor projects can help keep your […] Read More >
Ice Dams Can be a BIG problem in Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Ice dams are mounds of ice that form along the edge of a roof. While the icicles that hang from them may add an extra festive look to your wintertime holiday décor, these packs of ice can cause major damage to your roof […] Read More >
If your sink overflows in your kitchen or bathroom, it can make a huge, wet mess to clean up. If you don’t catch it time you can have flooding that can affect your floors, your cabinets, and your walls. Since sink water is considered gray water (unclean), you should also be considered with issues such as […] Read More >
Swamp coolers offer an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. And while the operating costs are significantly less than those of a traditional air conditioner, to keep those costs low it’s important to invest a small amount of time and energy into maintaining your swamp cooler, keeping it running efficiently and maximizing […] Read More >
Spring officially starts on March 20. In addition to rising temperatures and longer daylight hours, melting ice, snow and the ground produce a winter thaw. Take several steps as you prevent water damage to your home. Inspect Your Roof Storm debris or heavy snow and ice can damage your roof. Additionally, poor circulation or heat leaks […] Read More >
While we may think of flooding as the catastrophic torrent of water that can threaten our home after a natural disaster such as a heavy rainstorm or overflowing river, the much more common cause of house flooding and water damage actually comes from inside the house. Six common areas within the home to be exact. […] Read More >
There is a REASON we’re called Water Extraction Experts. Unless there were some dire circumstances involved, you wouldn’t set a broken bone by yourself rather than going to the doctor. Similarly, say you bought yourself a new luxury car and it started acting up, you’d probably take it straight to a certified service center rather […] Read More >