Water damage is among the most common and potentially destructive forces facing homeowners. Just one leak or burst pipe can wreak costly havoc — resulting in thousands of dollars in damages — and even ...

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Insurance companies are seeing a surge in water damage claims, significantly driven by "white water damage"—leaks, burst pipes and plumbing failures unrelated to natural disasters. This form of damage ...

As both Humberto and Imelda get upgraded to hurricanes, the National Hurricane Center has issued advisories to residents along the Atlantic coast. Even though most models show the stormy pair veering ...

When people think about water damage, they often associate it with floods, hurricanes, and other catastrophic events. But burst pipes, failed appliances, and other events inside the home can also ...

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Last year, there were a total of 27 weather and climate disasters in the United States with losses of more than $1 billion each, according to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ...

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS58) -- Our communities all over Wisconsin continue cleaning up after this weekend's historic flooding. In recent days, we've heard from many of you that your insurance may not ...

If you think you may have damage to your home and may submit a claim to your insurance in the future, here are some things you should do as soon as you can to document your property. A word of caution ...

Today’s technology benefits the modern household in ways even savvy homeowners may not recognize. While most everyone is familiar with porch cameras and smart thermostats, not all may know about tools ...