Category: Winter Water Damage Preparedness

Ice Dams in Gutters

What to Do If You’ve Got Ice Dams

Winters can be harsh in New England, and this year is no exception. Between the snow and the freezing rain, it feels like we’re spending most of our free time shoveling, snow-blowing, and salting our driveways and walkways. But don’t forget there’s another place where the snow and ice are

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Ice Dams 101

Ice Dams 101: What to Know

It’s that time of year again. Winter storms in Maine and New Hampshire can be brutal! The ice can be a hazard to your home, but there are ways to prevent these problems with a few key tips.

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Prepare Your Home for Winter Vacation

6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Your Winter Vacation

If you plan on getting away this winter, you must ensure your home is ready for your vacation before you start shopping for flip-flops and sunscreen. We have been fortunate in New England that the winter has been relatively mild so far, but cold temperatures and snow storms are common

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What to do if your pipes freeze

3 Things to Do if Your Pipes Burst

Burst pipes typically occur when temperatures dip well below the freezing mark and water in the pipes freezes, then expands. Older homes tend to be more vulnerable, but it can happen to any home depending on how well the pipes are insulated and located. What Should I Do If My

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Ways to prevent ice dams

6 Easy Ways to Prevent Ice Dams

Snow and cold weather have finally arrived in Maine and New Hampshire, which is great news for ski resorts but can often lead to headaches for homeowners. Along with rising heating bills, another side effect of winter weather is an increased chance of ice dams forming on your roof. Protect

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Get your home ready for winter

10 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

Fall in New England is magical. It’s the time of fairs, picking apples and admiring fall foliage. But it goes fast and before you know it we will be facing another winter. Last winter was a doozy for the Northeast, and some homeowners suffered high heating bills or damage to

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hand with glove cleaning dirty gutter

How to Prep Your Home for Winter: A 20-Item Punch List

As winter approaches, ensuring your home is ready for freezing temperatures, snow, and ice is key to preventing costly damage and staying comfortable. Whether you own a historic New England farmhouse or a modern residence, this winter home maintenance checklist covers everything you need to minimize risks like ice dams,

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Tips to prevent pipes freezing

Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes in your Home or Business

Few things are worse than a major property damage disaster. Each winter, up to a quarter-million homeowners face the devastation of frozen water pipes—a problem that not only disrupts lives but can also lead to costly water damage. Frigid temperatures can quickly turn into overwhelming repair bills, but with the

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