1 in 50 insured homes has a property damage claim caused by water damage or freezing each year. This works out to around 350,000 homes per year, with a $2.5billion annual cost to insurance companies. The average claim made for water damageis just under $7,000, although within that figure is a wide range of different claims. Within the … Read more
How often should you pump your septic tank? This is a question that many people ask, but it is not always an easy answer to find. The truth is, the frequency with which you should pump your tank depends on a variety of factors. In this guide, we will discuss those factors and help you … Read more
How long does a septic tank last? That is a question that many homeowners ask themselves at some point. The answer, of course, depends on a variety of factors. In this guide, we will discuss the different factors that can affect how long your septic tank lasts, and what you can do to prolong its … Read more
According to the CDC, an average of 12,175 children (under 19) die each year from an unintentional injury, and 9.2 million are hospitalized with a nonfatal unintentional injury. Most children were injured as a result of falls, with 2.8 million American children taken to the Emergency Department each year from a fall. 50% of nonfatal injuries for children under one are as a … Read more
According to the 2017 Disability Statistics annual report, the percentage of disabled people in the United States was 12.8% and has been steadily rising over the last five years. Advances in the understanding of disabilities, as well as adaptive technology, means that more and more disabled people are able to redesign their homes to mitigate the impact … Read more
Walk-in tubs are designed to help those who have mobility issues who may struggle to use a traditional bathtub. Most generally, this means senior citizens, whose mobility and flexibility may be impaired by age. In general, those with mobility issues are more susceptible to falls. In fact, a senior citizen is admitted to the ER for … Read more
According to the National Pet Owners Survey (2017-18), 68% of American households own a pet, which represents a continued annual increase since the survey began in 1988. This represents 85 million families in the United States that have pets. The most commonly owned pet is a dog, in over 60 million households, followed by a … Read more
If you’re in search of accurate costs to install a French drain around your foundation, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you’ll learn by the end of this article: It’s estimated that over 60% of homes with basements or crawlspaces leak at some point through the foundation wall. Your concrete works tirelessly to … Read more
Almost every house has some form of insulation installed – increasingly, however, builders and consumers are becoming savvier about what type of insulation they want. Insulation prevents heat from escaping the house, thereby helping the house to stay warm. Not only does this have major practical benefits – having a warm home is one of … Read more
Are you concerned about the possibility of flooding impacting your basement foundation? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this Regional Foundation Repair guide, we cover the most common climate change flooding concerns, including: And much more! Flooding is an issue that homeowners never want to have to deal with, but unfortunately, it’s … Read more
