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...]

Protect your Florida Residence in Summer: Tips for the Absentee Homeowner

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“Snowbirds” preparing to head north to avoid Florida’s brutal summer heat will want to safeguard their winter residences before taking off.   The state’s near-tropical summer climate makes humidity control, flood protection and mold and mildew prevention three areas of concern for every snowbird.  If you are a part-time Floridian, here … [Read more...]

Sump Pump Failure a Nightmare on Many Levels – A Real Life Case Study

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Springtime brings melting snow and heavy rains that saturate the soil and raise the level of groundwater.  For many unfortunate homeowners, these conditions inevitably lead to wet or flooded basements. A sump pump installed in the basement floor will get rid of water beneath the home before it leaks into the basement.  Designed to operate … [Read more...]

Prevent Basement Flooding Caused by Spring Thaws

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The winter brought record snow falls and colder than normal temperatures to much of the United States, but thankfully relief from springtime is just around the corner.  Homeowners looking forward to winter’s end and green lawns should also prepare for the unfortunate side effect of melting snow and ice – basement flooding.  Heavy rainfall and … [Read more...]