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

Staying warm in freezing weather isn’t the only concern a home owner should have when temperatures drop. Preparing your pipes for a winter freeze is essential and not doing so can cost you from several hundreds of dollars to thousands. Why Pipes Freeze When temperatures drop below the freezing point, or 32 degrees, the water that is left in your pipes will begin to freeze and, consequently, expand. With little to no room for the water to expand, the pipe will burst, leaving a

Staying warm in freezing weather isn’t the only concern a home owner should have when temperatures drop. Preparing your pipes for a winter freeze is essential and not doing so can cost you from several hundreds of dollars to thousands. Why Pipes Freeze When temperatures drop below the freezing point, or 32 degrees, the water that is left in your pipes will begin to freeze and, consequently, expand. With little to no room for the water to expand, the pipe will burst, leaving a