Did you know that roughly 30 percent of household floods and water damage is due to appliance failure? Dishwasher lines and hoses can spring a leak or blow outright during the middle of the wash cycle, meaning gallons upon gallons of water could end up cascading through your kitchen—seeping under the oven, refrigerator, and into […] Read More >
As a homeowner, it’s extremely important to have a homeowner’s insurance policy as it really is the best way to protect your home from potential damages. Every insurance company offers different types of policies and different terms of coverage, so make sure you know what type of coverage you’re receiving and compare policies before you […] Read More >
Whether it’s after a backpacking trip through the mountains where there’s not a bathroom in sight or after having to use a porta-potty at an outdoor festival, it doesn’t take long to be reminded of the glories of indoor plumbing. The sewer lines in your home carry away all the waste from your sinks, tubs, […] Read More >
Water damage can be one of the costliest repairs for homeowners. And while this damage sometimes comes in the form of flooding from a major storm or water shooting through your home from a burst pipe, most of the time water damage comes in a much subtler, much less noticeable form. But just because the […] Read More >
Last week Northern Colorado was hit with severe thunderstorms. Many towns received golf ball sized hail including Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, Frederick, Longmont, and Greeley. Mother Nature has the capacity to do some serious damage to windows, siding, gutters, and landscaping when large hail hits. Other states such as New Mexico and Wyoming are often […] Read More >
Winter is over and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your home’s landscape back to life! You turn on your outside faucet…and are met with little to no water coming out of the spigot. As you wonder what’s going on you wander back inside your house only to find an unwanted pool […] Read More >
The kitchen is the heart of the home. And while making the visible finishes like the counters and cabinets look nice is important to create a welcoming space, it’s even more important to make sure the “invisible” components are in good working order too—like the kitchen plumbing. Although leaks are never desirable in your home, […] Read More >
A house is only as strong as its foundation. So to keep your house strong for years to come, it’s important to protect your home’s foundation from water—both from the outside and from the inside. Foundation water damage can cause cracking to occur, which can ultimately weaken your foundation, compromise the safety of your home, […] Read More >
Frozen and burst pipes in homes are more common than you might think. During the winter months, it’s important to watch the temperature and take preventative measures to make sure you don’t end up with frozen or even burst water pipes and potentially major water damage. Studies have shown that a good temperature threshold to […] Read More >
When it comes to buying a home, it pays to be cautious. Although they are not always required, a home inspection is much too important to forego as it’s essentially a safety net to protect you and help you know if you’re making the right investment and paying a fair price for the condition of […] Read More >