If you live in Texas, you understand that spring means storm and tornado season. You also understand the dangers that this poses to your home and the importance of taking all possible precautions against flooding and fire. Being ready for any severe storms or tornadoes that may come your way must also be a part of your plan. Some of …
How To Clean your Washer and Dryer
When’s the last time your to-do list included a reminder to clean your washer and dryer? These two standard household appliances get a lot of use, yet are often overlooked when it comes to regular upkeep. Each has its specific maintenance requirements that will prevent issues like washer leaks and dryer fires. Some of what’s needed to clean your washer and …
Insurance Restoration Guide
We never plan for a home disaster and most of us think it will never happen to us. Home emergencies can happen at any time and there is never a good time for one to occur. Whether your home suffers damage from one of our area’s severe rain or hail storms, a fire or other natural disaster, homeowners often wonder …
What is Water Damage?
Water removal can be expensive, but the cost of not doing it can be much higher. The risk goes deeper than just a few unsightly stains. If you see surface signs of water damage, the chances are that it’s worse the deeper you get into the unseen structure of the house. What is water damage? So, what’s your best bet? Knowing …
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes in Winter
While the winters in northern Texas can be mild, our area is prone to sudden drops in temperature that can put your pipes at risk of freezing. We have seen this a lot this year! Water damage clean up and repair from frozen pipe damage can be messy and expensive. The pipes that are most likely at risk of freezing are: …
Utility Safety During an Emergency
In the event of an emergency, you might have to make a lot of decisions very quickly. It is best to have some plans made before emergencies occur so that you are not scrambling at the last minute to find the things you need. Preparations ensure that you are prepared to leave your home at a moment’s notice if it …
What is Large Loss?
When disaster strikes you need to know that your insurance company has your back so you can begin the process of clean up, restoration and recovery. A large loss can be the result of any of a number of disasters. The question “what is large loss?” can be also be answered in a number of ways. This is because what …
Don’t Be Drafty
With cooler weather around the corner and heating bills on the way, now is the time to make sure that your home is well sealed from drafts. Do a thorough inspection of your house. If you find drafty places, weather stripping your home is a must. Weather stripping your home can save you as much as 20 percent on your utility bills …
Senior Safety During the Holidays
Whether your loved ones or neighbors are getting older or you’ve reached that 65 years-or-older milestone yourself, senior citizen holiday safety is imperative. Winter brings an increased chance of home safety issues with the addition of decorative lights and heating challenges. Depression and the chance for slips and falls can also be unfortunate side effects of the season. How can you keep yourself or a …
Have You Met your CE Course Requirements for 2017?
Fulfilling the state requirement of 30 continuing education credits every two years can sometimes be challenging for insurance professionals. Squeezing in a three-credit continuing education class while working full-time previously meant long drives to distant hotel conference facilities. At PuroClean’s operations center in Frisco, Texas, insurance professionals can tap into industry expertise conveniently and locally. To date, PuroClean McKinney Frisco …