Fire Hazards Are Everywhere One of the greatest and most obvious dangers is House Fires. Every winter, house fire rates go up, especially during times when people are trying to make their house more festive with twinkly lights on the tree or in the house, candles burning, wood-stoves fired up for heat, using space heaters…
Firstly, Water damage is a serious problem after a natural disaster or an appliance malfunction. Above all, It can cost money to fix the damage and it takes time. And Furthermore, The level of damage depends on how long the home has been exposed to water. Moreover, The type of water that caused the damage…
Here’s A Few Tips If Your Toilets Overflows The toilet is one of the most vital parts of a home with many functions. Unfortunately, this function fails occasionally, causing toilet overflows. But when a toilet overflows can cause untold damage in a home if it is not immediately addressed and fixed. Water from an overflowing…
This past Labor Day weekend in Ventura County we had a major Heat Wave, a Heat Wave is a prolonged period of unusually high temperatures in a region. How well were you prepared for the Heat Wave? Did you know that heat is the number one weather-related killer? Ventura County reported 1 heat-related death over…
If a fire occurs in your home, are you prepared? Would you know what to do? Let’s go over some tips to ensure you and your family know how to escape a home fire should the unfortunate happen to you. Some tips for Home Fire Preparedness are : Make sure your children know how to…
The simple answer, No. You do not need to use the insurance company vendor, not in California if you don’t want to. California Law Makes It Clear On Insurance Vendor Repairs (b) No insurer shall require that the insured have the property repaired by a specific individual or entity. (c) No insurer shall suggest or recommend that the insured…
It’s hard to know up front whether your homeowner’s insurance will cover foundation leaks. The cause of the leak will need to be resolved before coverage can be determined. What may be covered: If the foundation leak is due to another covered risk such as a leaking appliance (washer or hot water heater) or burst…
The best way to prevent water damage is with proactive maintenance around your home. Check these ideas of what to look for and what not to do. If you have water damage, contact JW Home Care, your local, family-owned restoration company. We are on call 24/7 and will arrive promptly and ready to tackle any…
If you have contacted your insurance company for a claim and were referred to an approved insurance vendor for restoration, you may want to ask a few questions about that vendor and the relationship with the insurance company… An analogy would be if you were involved in a car accident and your car needed repairs….
Vandalism is a commonly defined as any senseless damage or destruction of public property. It’s a crime committed by people who destroy, damage or deface public or private property that they have no right to damage. Normally taking place in parks, schools and other areas where there are large groups of people present. Do you…
If you live in a flood-prone area, It’s best to be prepared ahead of time. You should have a plan in place to protect your family and your home. In this article, we will help you prepare for a flood if you do live in a Flood Zone area. If your home is located in…
You have discovered some mold in your home and want to know if it is safe to be around. Exposure to mold can cause many health issues or none at all. Some people are sensitive and some are allergic to mold, which can be more severe than to those who are not. Mold can have…
