Even if your home insurance policy covers most types of water damage, using a water alarm in potentially leaky places is one of the most effective ways to prevent mold, mildew and serious water damage. Experience shows that a few strategically placed water alarms around… Read More
The primary purpose of temperature alarms — also called “freeze alarms” or “heat alarms” — is to send out an alert if temps reach dangerously high or low levels. However, some models can be used to monitor more than just temperature and save you the… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
