Blogs in July 2020

How to Identify Water Damage From a Leaking Roof

Noticed water damage on your home ceiling? Learn how to determine if it's caused by water damage from a leaking roof and how to locate roof water damage.

Jul 28, 2020

Worried about water damage from a leaky roof? Maybe you’ve recently looked up at your ceiling and wondered how long a suspicious damp patch has been there—or you’ve noticed your roof itself is looking a little worse for wear. Roof water damage is common, and it's not something that should be...Continue Reading

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Some types of water damage may be eligible for coverage by homeowners insurance. Learn what is covered and check out our water damage insurance claim tips.

Jul 24, 2020

Your home is valuable, and homeowners insurance is a great way to protect that asset. But not all homeowners insurance is created equal and even the top-shelf policies might not cover all types of water damage.

Read on to learn more about what types of water damage homeowners insurance...Continue Reading

How to Clean Up Vomit (Without Puking)

Jul 21, 2020

We’ve all been there. Whether you had a crazy night out (hello, St. Patrick’s Day!) or a crazy night in (your kids came home with a bug), we have everything you need to clean up vomit without puking yourself. If you’re reading this without an immediate need– good for you! Set up a...Continue Reading

How to Clear Smoke out of a Room Fast

Not sure the best way to clear smoke out of the house? If you've burned popcorn or forgotten to open the fireplace flue, learn how to clear a room of smoke, fast.

Jul 14, 2020

Fire alarm shrieking in your ear? Your home can fill up with smoke in an instant from something as simple as a closed flue or burning popcorn. Cooking skills aside, if you notice that your home is frequently inundated by smoke, it’s time to get serious about ventilation. Poor ventilation...Continue Reading

Does Carpet Steam Cleaning Kill Fleas?

Summer means tick and flea season. Learn how carpet cleaning can kill fleas and how to get rid of fleas in carpet and on other soft surfaces.

Jul 10, 2020

Summer is here! You can look forward to good weather, good times … and the occasional unwelcome house guest. That’s right—it’s flea and tick season. Whether you find these pests on yourself after a hike or if Fido brings them into your home, remember, the key is acting quickly. And as always, an...Continue Reading

Condo Repair Responsibility & Etiquette

There are many questions surrounding condo repairs: Who is responsible for what? Learn about condo repairs responsibility and what you may be on the hook for.

Jul 7, 2020

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments we’ll make in our lifetimes. For some of us, that home will be a condominium. One of the perks of owning a condominium is knowing that a portion of the upkeep will be taken care of by the Homeowners Association, or HOA.

As a condo owner...Continue Reading

Melting Siding: The Effects of Extreme Weather on Your Home Exterior

Extreme weather isn't limited to tornadoes and hurricanes. Learn about the lesser-known effects of extreme weather, including melting siding and wind damage.

Jul 6, 2020

We’ve all seen the damage that tornados, hurricanes, or a polar vortex can do to a home or business. But extreme weather isn't limited to these types of weather systems. Did you know that lesser-known types of extreme or severe weather can also cause significant damage to the exterior of your...Continue Reading