5 Ways to Prevent Water-Damage
Prevention really is the best medicine. Of course, accidents happen, but making smart home decisions could save you a lot of hassle. Instead of waiting until an accident to act, you can easily take small preemptive measures to reduce the risk of floods and other events that could cause water damage in the home. Save yourself from water-damaging your home with these five simple tip
- Listen to Mom- No Grease Down the Sink. Pouring grease, hot or cold, could cause severe damage to the pipes through blockage. Blockage in the pipes, in the simplest terms, could mean a flood! Instead, safely dispose grease in another way, such as pouring it in a can and tossing it in your regular garbage. For more uses, you can reuse the can and continue filling it up with that pesky bacon grease until it’s full. This easy task takes no effort and could save you from water damage and money wasting.
- Don’t Underestimate the Little Guy. Regular home maintenance is key to preventing floods, but many people glaze over seemingly harmless drips. Even small drips and leaks can cause major problems. Being observant and analytical will help you greatly in the long run. Not only will you be able to stop a big leak before it starts, but you could also reduce your water bill! Small leaks are known to reduce your water bill greatly, even the smallest of leaks. Nip it in the bud and save yourself the future trouble. Remember, prevention is key!
- Greens Aren’t Always Good For You. Plants and trees that have larger roots could cause a plethora of issues. If not planned out, they could grow into the drainage field, septic tanks, and water lines. When these unexpected visitors aren’t planned in accordance to your drainage system, they could cause blocks, breaks, and leaks that could escalate to a flood. This could give you many unnecessary problems that could easily be preventable. Simple planning before any new planting will go a long way.
- Trust the Snake. Clogs are common, and a quick fix might be enticing, but stay away from harsh chemicals. Harsh chemicals might give satisfying, immediate results, but long term exposure could corrupt and erode piping. You might be unknowingly causing damage to your pipes, making you susceptible to leaks or more. Plus, what potential harm could all those chemicals have to you? Instead, use a drain snake to get rid of those pesky clogs, easy and damage-free. It might take a little longer, but it will benefit your home and your health in the future.
- Get your Mind IN the Gutter. Your wife has been nagging you for months, so you might as well do it. Cleaning your gutters will prevent clogged gutters, which could cause water getting into your houses’ foundation. The weather is getting beautiful, so pick a day and dedicate it to cleaning out the gutter. If you really cannot stand the thought of it, then there are still options! You can also hire someone to clean the gutters for you, saving you from having to get up on your roof while still preventing water damage in your home. Either way, you’ll leave your wife and your water-damage free home happy.
