When the temperature outside plummets, our homes shield us from the elements. Many essential house components endure plunging thermometers without blinking and without much help from us, save for routine maintenance: roofs, siding, doors. But savvy homeowners realize that some systems demand assistance on very cold days: water supply pipes… Read more »
Chimneys look so simple – a vertical conduit that funnels smoke and heat from your fireplace to the outdoors – but they require precision to function properly. Chimneys must be carefully designed, skillfully installed and regularly maintained to do what seems like an easy task. Most quietly work well. But… Read more »
As commercial property owners and managers, we don’t often reflect on our property insurance policies. We tuck them away in computers or paper files to revisit when the bill comes due or disaster strikes. Upkeep, tenant issues, sales, regulatory paperwork – everyday matters easily take precedence over coverage contemplation. It’s… Read more »
If you toured your house searching for appliances that may leak and cause water damage, what would you accuse? The toilet? The dishwasher? The refrigerator? The washing machine? Actually, eye all of the above with suspicion for the same reason: their aging water supply hoses. “Most people don’t think about… Read more »
Natural disasters – storms, wildfires, floods, high winds – are striking North America at unprecedented rates and homeowners’ insurance premiums are matching that steep uptick. “Most homeowners have noticed they are paying more to insure their properties,” says Wayne Merlino, Owner, Paul Davis of Palatine Illinois. “But they haven’t reviewed… Read more »