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 >
Winter has arrived and each day temperatures are dipping below freezing. In homes built in Colorado, Wyoming and even New Mexico, Generally, the water pipes are usually located inside the building insulation, which protects the pipes from subfreezing weather. However, there are certain situations where weather and holes in the building can provide a flow […] Read More >
Now that it seems we’re getting these ARCTIC BLASTS more frequently it’s time to talk about how to protect your pipes from freezing and breaking. Much of the country has been in a deep freeze in the last few days. We saw temperatures drop to the single digits. Not good for the pipes. Whether we […] Read More >
Self-sufficiency is a commendable trait, whether that comes in the form of a thriving organic garden in your backyard or a refurbished car in the garage. But when it comes to dealing with the aftermath of property damage, putting that self-reliance aside and calling in reinforcements from the experts is probably best. Restoration after water […] Read More >