Between 2014 and 2018, fire departments across the United States responded to an estimated 13,820 fires in which clothes dryers ignited, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Of those fires, there were annually an average of seven deaths, 344 injuries...
Did you know? Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of home fires year after year.
For areas of the country that deal with bitter cold, snow and ice can bring unwelcomed damage to your home. An example of such damage are ice dams which are ridges of ice that form when heat inside your home enters the attic and melts snow on the roof. As the snow...
With temperatures falling across many parts of the country, it’s a good time to start thinking of preparing your home for harsh winter conditions like snow and ice. This process, called winterization, is usually performed in the fall before excessive cold arrives....
Spring is almost here! With snow melt and wet weather ahead, learn what you can do to help prevent spring water damage. Find out the key differences between water damage and flood damage. Flooding is increasingly common outside of flood zones. Ask your independent...
The list sits prominently on your fridge. “TO DO: 7 Home Improvement Projects” We all have a list of things we want to do to make our homes look and work the way we want. After months of procrastination, you’re finally going to tackle the list…woohoo! Then, while...
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice dams form when the roof...
Don't let winter get the best of you! MAPFRE wants to help you prepare and survive this season. By now you're probably well aware of ice dams and all the trouble they can cause. But just in case you aren't, we wanted to share some tips on ice dam preparation and...
Don’t let winter get the best of you!