General Safety

Lead Safe Guide Phase 1 Many building owners do not recognize the dangers of lead-based paint and have no idea how to protect themselves during the renovation of their homes or businesses. How do you know if you are affected? If your home or business building was built before 1978, if you own or operate […]

Two important areas for winterizing our homes: Plumbing and Chimney/Fireplaces As temperatures drop, we sometimes forget that simple things can make a HUGE difference in resulting costs and damage. One simple thing that needs attention is Frozen pipes. While one day or night of freezing temperatures shouldn’t make a difference, prolonged freezing temperatures can have […]

Only second to your roof, ceilings provide much-needed overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and debris floating in the air. They also hold insulation in and keep unsightly beams and pipes undercover. While you may not give your home’s ceilings much thought day to day, when they start to show signs of damage, they […]

Damaging floors, walls, furniture, appliances, electrical systems, and other home possessions, sewage backups can be a serious problem. Making it even worse are the costs associated with such destruction, which often aren’t covered by average homeowners insurance policies without the addition of a specific rider. Even with complete financial coverage, a sewage backup is something […]

Fire sprinkler systems offer reliable and affordable fire protection to your commercial properties. Not only do sprinkler systems prevent lives and property losses from fires, but also save millions of dollars to business owners by way of tax deductions, code and ordinance compliance, insurance savings, and the ability to continue business as usual. But for […]

A homeowner recently told us that she had left her house after turning on the washing machine, only to return 30 minutes later and discover it was still filling up with water. Sadly for this homeowner, a broken water supply line caused extensive damage not only to the laundry room but also to the ceiling, […]

April showers bring May flowers, but spring rain can also lead to water damage. Basement flooding due to foundation problems and roof leaks can become costly problems when a big storm hits. The good news is by taking proper measures, you can prevent spring rains from hurting your home. Start at the Top While flooding […]

With the weather warming up, it’s time to shake off the cabin fever and put that extra stored-up energy toward preparing your home for the spring and summer seasons. Regular maintenance is key to preventing and responding to regular wear and tear that happens with age, use, and weather elements. And getting started early means […]

Frozen pipes can be devastating and very expensive to repair, depending on where the burst is in the line. This can happen to anyone in any home. Not too many years ago, there was a story that made headlines about an upscale mansion in Detroit that had some pipes freeze and burst on the third […]

McPherson is in for a wet winter in the new few months, with rain and snowstorms moving in and temperatures dropping below freezing moving into December. Wet, cold weather conditions call for additional precautions when it comes to preparing your commercial property for the winter to avoid any water damage that may occur in your […]