If you’re a homeowner in Canada, sooner or later you’ll likely experience one or more of these home dangers. Some are annoying, some destructive, and others, downright deadly. Let’s start with the danger most likely to perform a sneak attack upon your home. Water Systems Damage is the most frequent… Read more »
When it’s small and bouncy, hail is an exciting weather phenomenon that delicately frosts the lawn. When golf-balls of ice tattoo a car dealership at screaming velocity – as happened recently in to a new car dealer - it’s an expensive disaster that ruins 450 vehicles in minutes. “Hailstones form… Read more »
Listening to the lively conversation, Marcy leaned against the living room wall and felt an odd sensation: that spot felt hot to the touch. Fortunately, one of her visitors saw Marcy’s puzzlement and immediately knew this could be an emergency. “Call a professional now,” the visitor said. “Don’t wait until… Read more »
“Homeowners can’t remedy flood damage on their own because so much of it is out of sight. It’s tempting to get some tips online, mop up standing puddles, position a few box fans and call it a day, problem solved,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County,… Read more »
According to The Insurance Institute for Business and Safety (IBHS), nearly three quarters of water heater failures result from leaks, whether they are slow and insidious drips or catastrophic bursts that flood homes and shock homeowners. Not only are insurance claims frequent for these incidents, the IBHS estimates that they cost… Read more »