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“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 »
Ask people what they would grab if escaping a flood and many reveal sentimental sides. “I would not leave without rescuing my grandfather’s bag of silver coins/the Andrew Wyeth painting my mother gave me/my father’s World War II military uniform/my son’s favorite stuffed animal,” they answer. Unfortunately, flood waters can… 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 »
When water leaks in a home, its behaviour can be hard to predict. “Roof leaks, for example, are notoriously tricky to trace back to their source,” says Andrew Golkin, President, Paul Davis of Suburban Virginia. “The water could be entering at the northwest corner of the second floor while the… Read more »
Accidental spills in the home can happen for absent-minded reasons like forgetting the tub is running while you take an important call. Or neglecting to empty the dehumidifier. Or maybe you left a towel in the utility sink that the washing machine empties into. You may ruefully mop the floor,… Read more »
