Loss of property, damage to your home, and the sense of loss can be traumatic. The good news is that there are several steps that can be taken to protect your home and your family throughout the year and provide a greater peace of mind when you get away to celebrate. Here are some homeContinue reading “Home Safety Tips”
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Notorious November Hurricanes
November is not known to produce a high number of hurricane activity, even though it is technically the last month of the Hurricane season. By November, the warm ocean waters have begun to cool at the same time the winds change in the Northern Hemisphere, making the conditions less favorable for tropical development. But youContinue reading “Notorious November Hurricanes”
7 Reasons You Should Never Hire an Unlicensed Contractor
Being a licensed contractor in Florida is a privilege. Many do not understand the difference in being licensed and unlicensed. Obtaining and keeping your contractor’s license in Florida is expensive and there are requirements you must meet. An unlicensed company is taking the easy and unethical approach to assisting those in need. Licensed or UnlicensedContinue reading “7 Reasons You Should Never Hire an Unlicensed Contractor”
Steps to Create a Home Inventory Checklist
After a fire, burglary or other event in which you have lost possessions from your home, it may be difficult to remember the details of every one of the belongings that you have accumulated over the years. In this situation, having a current inventory of your possesssions, including make and model numbers, may help youContinue reading “Steps to Create a Home Inventory Checklist”
Keeping Your Car Mold Free
When people think of mold, most of the time their thoughts turn to homes or other buildings. Older homes that are not well-maintained, basements that have flooded, as well as buildings that have been through natural disasters; all are at risk of having mold. Unfortunately, mold can also be found in many automobiles that areContinue reading “Keeping Your Car Mold Free”
Water Heater Leaks and Overflows
There is no doubt that hot water heater leaks or overflows will cause extensive damage to your home, but even a water heater pipe dripping or leaking slowly will cause major water damage over time. As the water becomes absorbed into the particle board and swells, it causes the floor to rot and decay. Moreover,Continue reading “Water Heater Leaks and Overflows”
Don’t Forget Your Pets!
Just like other members of the family, pets need to be part of your disaster plan. If you must evacuate, do you know if pets are allowed where you’re planning to stay? If you’re staying home, what will your pet need if your family must survive with basic necessities after the storm? If you evacuateContinue reading “Don’t Forget Your Pets!”
Home Hacks to Withstand the Worst
From hurricanes to tornadoes, to an underestimated amount of rain, sever weather can seriously damage your home. According to the Insurance Information Institute, Superstorm Sandy caused $18.75 billion in insured property losses, and that’s excluding flood insurance claims covered by the US government. In the last five years floods have affected all 50 states. AroundContinue reading “Home Hacks to Withstand the Worst”
9 Ways to Prevent Mold
Mold. The very word is enough to make a person cringe. Yes, mold can be good – it’s essential in making cheese and penicillin for example, and necessary for the decomposition of organic matter in nature – but it can also be unbelievably bad, especially when it grows undetected in your home. Mold spores spreadContinue reading “9 Ways to Prevent Mold”
What to Know About Flood Damage
Flooding is a serious threat. Flood damage can lead to severe damage to property and human life. Houses, cars, commercial establishments, basements are all potential candidates for flood damage. Flooding has an unpredictable nature, reason for more concern if you live in a high risk area. Flooding usually has natural causes. This is common forContinue reading “What to Know About Flood Damage”
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