How to Improve the Effectiveness of Your Home Caretaker This Winter

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The job of a home caretaker becomes a lot more difficult during the harsh winter months, especially up north where subzero temperatures, high winds, snow and ice can do serious damage.  Power outages, freezing pipes, ice dams and flooding are a few of the weather-related conditions that caretakers are expected to watch out for.   Here are some … [Read more...]

Water Leaks for Dummies: Hook-up a Water Shut-off Valve to Leak Prone Appliances

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If you feel like a dummy when it comes to protecting your home against water leaks, don’t despair -- water leakage and damage is the most common insurance claim. In fact, nearly 2,000,000 homes experience severe damage due to common plumbing problems every year. A single appliance water shut-off valve is an easy, affordable way to protect your … [Read more...]

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Do-It-Yourselfers

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Early spring is a good time to check your home for normal wear-and-tear and to look around for damage caused by the harsh winter. Here’s a checklist of home maintenance items that can be reviewed in a weekend. If you discover any problems, it’s a good idea to take care of repairs now before they become big ticket items. 1. Check Roof and … [Read more...]

Best Basement Flood Protection: Sump Pumps and “Early Warning” Devices

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There are many reasons for a basement flood, including poor lot drainage, blocked gutters, clogged downspouts, and cracks in the basement floor and walls. Events like heavy rains or melting snow are common causes of a basement flood, but so are broken washing machine hoses and blocked sewage connections. What’s the best way to protect your … [Read more...]

Great Gifts for Under $100

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  If you’re looking for some original gift ideas, look no further. Here’s a list of clever and useful DIY gifts that are all priced at under $100!   Gifts Under $50 Washing Machine Shutoff Hoses by FloodSafe – This is a simple, non-mechanical solution to protect against the catastrophic water damage caused by broken, brittle … [Read more...]