Westport Remediation & Restoration Tips
Welcome to the Westport Remediation & Restoration Blog provided by Riverside Restoration INC. Topics blogged about below include many Remediation & Restoration tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Riverside Restoration INC.
How to Prevent Chimney Leaks
A leaky chimney can mean costly repairs if not taken care of immediately. It is easy to spot water damage from a leaky chimney by dark spots, sagging ceilings, or even water actively dripping from above. Catching and repairing these issues is beneficial to your pocketbook, but also vitally important to your home! The biggest…
5 Smart Home Devices to Automate Your Home for Winter
Winter months bring shorter days and longer nights, cold temperatures, and unpredictable weather in Riverside and surrounding areas. While winter can be difficult to deal with at times, it’s important to winterproof your home against the elements. By automating with smart devices throughout your household can help! Thanks to different smart devices, there are a…
What is a Typical Home Appliance Life Expectancy?
Whether or not you just purchased your CT home, or if you’ve lived there for many years, it may be time to replace your appliances. Knowing the age of your kitchen appliances will help you decide if they are about to give out. Keeping up on the age of your dishwasher, gas range, microwave, and…
How to Find a Leak in a Pool
Your swimming pool adds great value to your home. It also adds great entertainment for your family and friends in the warmer months when you want to cool down and have some fun. The cost of putting in a pool alone can cost up to $25,000. And with pools needing 15,000 to 30,000 gallons to…
4 Common Causes of a High Water Bill
After living in a home for a while, you tend to have an idea of how much you spend each month on water. Or if you have a vacation or second home that is closed up for the season, you know you’ll have a lower-than-average monthly cost. But what happens when you receive a water…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Homeowners Insurance
Insuring your home is a smart step in protecting your investments, especially if you own a home in a state like Connecticut that has annual hurricanes, flooding, and water damage. Having the right homeowners insurance coverage means you’ll not only be able to replace your belongings, but also repair or rebuild your home. When people…
How to Leverage the Expertise of Your Restoration Company to Work with Your Insurance
After experiencing damage in your home that requires a restoration company, it can be overwhelming and confusing to find the right way to work with insurance companies on your claim. Ensuring that you have completed all of the necessary paperwork, have the correct documentation and that the claim is filed accurately is time-consuming and confusing…
Do Connecticut Homeowners Need Flood Insurance?
Connecticut and surrounding cities are susceptible to flooding in the summer and winter months. With numerous rivers running through the state, Connecticut can flood due to heavy rainfall or snowmelt, or even raising shorelines. That is why it is extremely important to know if your home is in a flood zone and to verify that…
How to Handle the Effects of Flooding on Your Inground Pool
In the summer months, extreme weather can increase across the United States, including in the Westport, CT and surrounding areas. This can include heavy rain and wind – both of which can lead to flooding. Homeowners know the risks that flooding can pose to the inside of your house, but what about the outside? More…
Summer Backyard Fire Safety
As we move from winter into summer, we start spending more weekends outside. This includes bringing out the backyard barbecues and fire pits! Enjoying your backyard grill or fire pit can be the perfect way entertain friends and family! There are a few backyard fire safety measures to keep in mind before lighting those fires…
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