As hurricane season approaches so does the threat of an actual storm. Unpredictable and often forming almost out of nowhere, hurricanes can catch you off guard. You may not have had the proper amount of time to prepare, stock up or even evacuate. Following any hurricane guide will be your first line of defense. What to Do Now Carefully read this guide. If you still have time to make the decision to evacuate, do so if your home is in danger. If it becomes a problem to get out

When hurricane season approaches, we start hearing and seeing more and more about hurricane preparedness, but what makes these storms so powerful and destructive? Hurricanes possess the ability to cause utter mayhem, leaving millions homeless or worse, dead. They are known to cause extensive damage along the coastlines and the areas several hundred miles inward susceptible to the mercy of these great storms. How do they get this way? Where does this power come from? How do yo

In the first part of our Preparing for Hurricane Season series, we looked at preventive measures you could take to help preserve the safety and structure of your home. In this second edition, we’ll look at some tips and steps you can take for the comfortability and safety of both you and your family during hurricane season. I know what some of you are thinking (because I’ve thought so myself), that you don’t need to load up on water and nonperishables because you’re going to

With Hurricane Season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about precautionary measures and preparations that will help you and your home throughout the duration of the season. The most effective line of defense against a hurricane is the preparation beforehand. This is especially true if you live in a region that is prone to be hit by hurricanes frequently. It is hard to discern the true level and prowess of a storm before it makes landfall, so it helps to be

Dealing with a Flooded Home: Part II If you’re just now joining us on our how-to path on filing a flood insurance claim, we covered the immediate tasks pertinent to building a solid case to present to your insurance adjuster in our last article. In this second part of our series, we will explore the logistical side of filing a claim. Researching and finding reputable contractors, getting bids, juggling both time and money... the continuation of filing an insurance claim can b

Dealing with a Flooded Home: Part I As hard as we try, we are no match for the forces of mother nature. When catastrophe happens we are left stunned, confused and afraid. In South-East Texas we are no strangers to torrential downpours and flash flooding. From spring all the way through fall we anticipate the raw and powerful force of rushing waters. A savvy homeowner will be judicious in the knowledge of previous flooding and take preemptive measures in purchasing insurance w