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Did you know that October is National Fire Prevention Month? The goal is to raise awareness about fire safety, so check out this list of the most common causes of house fires and how YOU can prepare your home and family in case of an emergency.
SMOKING (AND ALCOHOL)
Smoking in your home is the No. 1 cause of fire related ...
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Is your home at risk of water damage from ice damming?
What are ice dams?
When the temperature of your roof warms from your home’s residual heat, collections of ice or snow can melt and travel down the slope of your roof. When it reaches the edge of the roof, where the air temperature is still cold, it re-freezes and ...
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Spring is about to be in full-swing, and with it comes the annual “April showers.” Often, heavy rain can cause damage to your home or property. Unfortunately, most standard insurance policies do not cover losses caused by “outside water.” That is why it is so important to take steps to maintain your home and prevent ...
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The frigid cold weather has hit, and all of our furnaces are now working overtime to keep our houses warmer than the 10 degree outside temperature. Puff backs are a common problem associated with this time of year. Having knowledge of the problem and what to do if it happens is the best way to be a prepared homeowner.
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Water damage occurs more frequently than fire and smoke damage, and will often get progressively worse if action is not taken. There are different types of water sources and, therefore, different levels of damage that can occur.
Raw sewage backups fall under the category of water damage that contains contaminants and needs ...
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