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5 Simple Ways To Prevent Water Damage

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A flood or a storm is an unstoppable force of nature. Not so with many other sources of water damage. While you can’t avoid a natural disaster, you may be able to prevent water leaks that can lead to extensive damage. Here are five ways to keep the water where it belongs and away from where it doesn’t.

Have your roof inspected yearly

Don’t panic. You probably won’t need roof repairs every year. Yet, without a roof inspection, you might not know when you do need repairs. A yearly roof inspection is the best way to ensure that you discover missing shingles, damaged flashing, and other roof problems and correct them before they can cause water damage.

Clean your gutters

When rain comes, it has to go somewhere. As it slides off your roof, your gutters are designed to direct it away from your home’s roof, foundation, and walls. If not, the water can get into places you don’t want it to be. You need to keep the gutters cleaned out, so the water can run away freely.

Keep your sump pump in good repair

A sump pump can help prevent water damage in a basement, but only if it’s working properly. If your sump pump has an alarm to warn you when it loses power, change the battery regularly. Have a plumber check your sump pump once a year. Repair or replace it promptly if your plumber suggests it.

Watch your water bill

Your water bill can be a vital clue about the health of your plumbing. Keep track of the amount of water you’re using every month. If your water usage spikes suddenly, you may have a leaky pipe, a leaky toilet, or a dripping faucet you need to have repaired. Pay closest attention to the gallons used column on your water bill.

Replace old appliance connections

Washers and dishwashers can often go years without any maintenance. It’s easy to just set them up and forget about them. But, as the water connections age, they can rust or crack, causing slow leaks and the potential for major gushers. Change the hoses about every three to five years to prevent water leaks.

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What Is A Sump Pump? Do You Need One?

What Is A Sump Pump? Do You Need One?

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Any homeowner will tell you: water is no friend. When you have running or standing water of any sort outside of your pipes, sinks, and tubs, that usually signifies a problem of some sort. While it often takes a plumber to sort out why the water is there in the first place — and it’s important to do that — you also need to worry about cleaning up that water. Small leaks or spills are one thing, but if you have a lot of standing water, it can wreak havoc on your home. In many homes, the basement is a frequent source of standing water, often caused by poor drainage during storms, the basement itself sitting below the water table level, or other house-related plumbing issues. In any case, it’s not unusual for a basement in a house like this to collect water at its lowest point, and when it does, that’s could lead to water damage, among other problems, if precautions aren’t taken. In most cases, the answer lies in the form of a sump pump.

What is a sump pump?

Simply put, a sump pump is a pump that is placed in the lowest point of a basement (known as the sump). This sump is typically a basin put into the floor of the basement to make sure that all water flows into it. When enough water is collected, the sump pump turns on, and then pumps the standing water outside and away from the house. This action keeps the basement dry, and helps to prevent any damage to the house and its systems.

Why is this important?

As mentioned above, free-standing water is no friend to your home. Without an adequate drainage system, the lower points of your house run a real risk of flooding, and — more `importantly — staying flooded. This can lead to several problems. Obviously, all that water can lead to damage in the form of mold, mildew, and rot. None of those are good for the structural integrity of your home.

In addition, mold and mildew can lead to health problems as you breathe. Asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues can often occur in houses with these problems, with children, the elderly, and those with already compromised systems being the most vulnerable.

All that standing water can also cause other problems in your house, such as electrical shorts, damaged appliances, and destroyed furniture.

For all these reasons, a sump pump is pretty much a necessity, especially if you know your basement or low-lying areas are prone to flooding.

If you have more questions about sump pumps, how they work, or what pump is best for you, please don’t hesitate to call us today!

Sommige Designer Christian Louboutin Pumps

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Als ik denk aan Christian Louboutin is sexy esthetische, de iconische Pigalle Pump komt onmiddellijk voor de geest. Deze pump is misschien wel het merk is het meest herkenbare vormgeving en Fall 2016 markeerde de Pigalle is tien jarig bestaan. Voor een schoen naar een decennium van populariteit te genieten in de wilde wereld van schoeisel is geen geringe prestatie. Trends komen en gaan, maar de christian louboutin pigalle is een pump die zal worden rond voor een zeer lange tijd.

Een schoen zo iconisch als de Pigalle is zeker de moeite waard om op de proef, en het is het onderwerp van deze editie van Louboutin Schoenen Testimonials.

Een woord direct in je opkomt als ik denk over hoe het is om te lopen in een paar van Pigalles: intens. Deze Christian Louboutin Pumps zijn 120mm hoog, maar ik heb al een paar 120mm So Kate Pumps, dus ik had een idee van wat ik was om mij in. De hoogte was geen probleem zo veel als glijden mijn voet in deze schoen. Pigalles staan ​​bekend om hun zeer korte teen doos, maar het was nog extremer dan ik had verwacht. De show is erg smal, en ik moest mijn tenen wel een paar keer wiebelen om comfortabel te krijgen.

Een andere veel voorkomende zorg bij het kopen van een paar Louboutin Pigalles is het uitzoeken welke maat te kopen. Ik vind dat de Pigalles lopen een snuifje klein. Ik ben eigenaar van een aantal Louboutin pumps en ik ben altijd een maat 35. In de Pigalles, maar ik koos voor een 35,5 simpelweg omdat van de teen doos. Ik heb zeer smalle voeten, en hoewel ik weet dat christian louboutin pumps strekken zich uit over de tijd, het krijgen van mijn tenen in de 35 was niet gebeurde. De halve maat groter gaf me een snuifje van opluchting.

Het silhouet van deze pumps is zeer uniek vanwege de lage zijkanten en de korte teen doos. Aangezien ik smalle voeten, heeft de lage zijkanten stoorde me niet zo veel; iemand met een bredere voet zou meer ongemak ervaren, dat wel. In bepaalde bewegingen, voelde ik de zijkant van mijn voet opknoping over slechts een snuifje, maar het was niet genoeg om me stoort of geeft mij te struikelen tijdens het lopen. Vrouw altijd designer Louboutins.