When people think about the devastating effects that water damage can have on a home, they usually take a few normal steps to help prevent a small problem from turning into a big one. Everyone knows that frozen pipes during the winter can burst and lead to water damage, for example, and will take steps…

One of the most common sources of water damage in a home is the dishwasher that you rely on daily in your kitchen. There are a number of important steps that you should be taking to help prevent water damage sustained from these types of appliances. Replace Your Dishwasher As Needed One of the first…

When people think about the types of preventative maintenance that they need to perform on their homes on a regular basis, one area that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should are the appliances contained inside. In that regard, it can be helpful to think of home appliances like water heaters as similar…

For most homeowners, the only time they give real consideration to sewer water is with the associated utility bill that comes at the beginning or the end of the month. After that, they do not spend a great deal of time thinking about sewer water at all – though they really should. Contaminated sewer water…

Supply line leaks can be a costly and hazardous problem. The supply lines are the part of your water system that brings water into your plumbing appliances; i.e. washer, toilet, sinks, freezer, etc.. According to USAA, a homeowner’s insurance company for militaries, their families and their decedents, problems with water supply lines can result in some…