Stash Property Restoration, a leading provider of water damage restoration services, recently completed a successful water mitigation project at the Hammond Public Library in Indiana. On Christmas Day, a frozen overhead sprinkler system pipe burst, causing significant damage to the library’s carpeting, drywall, lighting, ceiling tiles, and electrical systems. However, thanks to the prompt response and expert work of the …
Restoring Merrillville Homes Following EF-1 Tornado and Storms
Stash was on the scene immediately following the devastating tornado confirmed in Merrillville. The tornado touched down on March 31, with high winds damaging several homes, causing fallen trees, and leaving structural damage in its wake. The Stash team worked around the clock to protect affected homes with tarps, saving them from the elements as wind and rain continued to …
Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover Bringing Your Home Up to Code
If your home is not up to code, you might be wondering how you will pay for it and whether your homeowner’s insurance coverage might help. Generally, a standard policy will not pay for this, but some insurance companies do offer building code insurance at an extra cost. This coverage could then help to cover your costs of getting the …
Water Backup Coverage: What It Is and Why You Need It
How safe is your property from different types of damage? It all depends on what your homeowner’s insurance policy covers. Most of the standard policies will provide coverage for accidental and sudden water damage that occurs in the home. This would include water damage caused by a burst pipe, for example. Some homeowners may feel that’s all they need, or …
The Difference Between Market Value and Replacement Cost
You always want to make sure that your homeowner’s insurance is capable of providing you with enough protection for your property. Given the nature of the housing market, which is subject to change for a host of different reasons, it’s natural to be worried about your current level of protection in the event something happens to your home and it …
Benefits of Home Remodeling During the Winter
You want a comfortable, safe environment year-round. Home is where the heart is, where you spend a good portion of your time. Making your house more comfortable and like the home of your dreams is exciting. However, many people think that renovations can only happen during warm weather. A secret of the construction industry is that sometimes it’s best to …
Fire Safety for Holiday Decorations
Christmas trees, menorahs, kinaras, and strings of lights indoors and out are common sights around the holidays, but if we aren’t careful, they can cause damage or loss to our homes. The last thing we want to consider during the holidays is the possibility of a fire. Unfortunately, fires caused by holiday decorations are a reality that shouldn’t be ignored. …
Fire Prevention in Your Home
Your home should be a safe place where you feel comfortable and free from worry. However, house fires can and do occur. Even with insurance, there is a huge risk for loss of property, as well as loss of life. Therefore, you will want to do everything you can to help reduce the risk of fires in your home. Fortunately, …
Preparing Your Roof for Winter
With winter just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about your roof and how you can best prepare it for these frigid, snowy months to come. Your roof is one of the most important parts of your house, and you need to be sure it is in good shape. Below, you will find the most important tips …
Ice dams are not a roofing issue; they’re an attic issue.
Here in the northern part of Indiana, this time of year following Valentine’s Day is the prime time for Ice Dams to accumulate on your roof. Ice dams form when the heat from your home escapes through the attic, warming the roof sheathing and melting the snow layer on the roof. This melted water will eventually freeze again once it …