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2019 Tips on Preventing Water Damage To Your Home

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Preventing Water Damage in Winter Water can damage your house even in winter . Uninsulated water pipes may freeze and burst, and ice dams can form in your roof. Moreover, thawed snow may enter your basement, causing water damage from flood. But don't worry yet -- here's what you can do to prevent winter damage in your house: Insulate water pipes in unheated areas, such as the crawl space, basement, garage, loft, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Permit warmer air to circulate around the plumbing by opening bathroom and kitchen cabinet doors. Transfer the products stored in these cabinets up out of the reach of children and pets. Allow cold water trickle from the taps served by exposed pipes. Running a trickle of water via pipes helps prevent them from freezing. Place the thermostat to the Identical temperature during the day and during the night. Your heating prices may grow, but you'll stop pipes from freezing and bursting. In case you are leaving home ...

How to Remove Musty Smells from Carpet

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Water and moisture in your attic can cause you headaches and costly repairs. Mold can grow and compromise your indoor air quality, and water may weaken the structural integrity of your property. To prevent water damage in your attic, you need to know what causes moisture from your attic -- roof leaks, improper attic venting and insulation, and appliance failures. Now let's take a look at how to avoid these issues to reduce attic water damage: Look for Roof Leaks On Your Attic Examine the insulation and wood for signs of water damage, such as discoloration and mold development . The region where the two roofs join at an angle is prone to cracks and roof leaks, so be sure that you inspect it as well. Leaks are also common in the region around attic plumbing piles. A different way to find water leaks in the loft would be to inspect the brightly lights canisters. Rust, corrosion, and stains round them signify moisture and potential electrical dangers. Ventilate Your At...