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 When we think of water damage affecting our homes, we don't often think of it coming from the kitchen. Most of the time, we tend to focus on water proofing our basements and roofs, however, the kitchen is one area of our homes that can't afford to be ignored when it comes to water damage. Here are five tips to help prevent water damage from r...

Summer in Kansas can bring about heavy rains and severe storms. Large amounts of water in a short amount of time can lead to high levels in lakes, rivers, and even sewers. Without proper drainage in place the extra water has nowhere to go and can lead to flooding.The thought of water damage in the home is enough to make homeowners panic. Water dama...

What to Do About Water DamageWater damage can happen for any number of reasons. If you are unfortunate enough to experience flooding in your basement or other areas of your home due to a burst pipe or a broken sump pump, you may wonder what steps to take next to start repairing the water damage.  What to Expect When You Call in a ProfessionalW...

Water damage in winter can be tough to avoid. When temperatures plummet pipes can freeze and burst causing water damage to your home. Leaks can also go undetected, causing damage to floors, walls, furniture, artwork, and more. How can you prevent water damage to your home not only in winter, but year round? Install a device to alert you of wat...

When you think of basement flooding, you might point the finger first at Mother Nature and her heavy rains, melting snow, or more disastrous weather events. However, in-home water damage is more often caused by appliance issues, plumbing problems, or other manmade-related situations, according to the Insurance Journal. In fact, among the five most common home claims causes, non-weather-related water damage ranked second at 19 while weather-related water damage ranked fourth at 11 percent.Regardless of the source, the average cost of a water damage insurance claims is nearly $7,000, and over the span of a U.S. based basement’s lifetime, 98 percent will experience some type of water damage, according to Water Damage Defense. You may not be able to stop non-weather-related water damage from occurring in your home indefinitely, but there are preventive measures to take to help safeguard your space and possessions.Know the Water SourceHere are just a few of...

Waking up to a snow-covered picture landscape may be the winter dream, but in recent years, things like polar vortices have made the cold and freezing temps near unbearable. Snowball that with blizzardy conditions so intense they garner their own names--we’re looking at you Snowmageddon, Snowzilla and Snowpocalypse--and winter can be a stressful time of year.Making it just a little bit worse? Frozen pipes. When outdoor temperatures drop below freezing, the water inside your pipes can freeze. Water expands when frozen, which increases the pressure on your pipes, causing them to burst. And that leads to home and property damage--not to mention a whole bunch of headaches you don’t need.Before you pack up your possessions and head south with the geese, the following tips can help prevent bitterly cold temperatures from wreaking havoc on your home.Pipe Prevention TipsSet the Temp: Don’t let your thermostat drop below 55 degrees F in the winter--that...