After years of water intrusion issues at the John Muir Elementary / Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) campus — “a little leak here, a little leak there,” according to SMMUSD Chief ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 ...

It’s true—water damage is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of any homeowner, and the average cost of water damage restoration is between $1,300 and $5,600. It’s not a cheap service, but it’s ...

“Water loves to tell on itself,” Scott Johnson, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, said in a recent interview with CR. Ain’t that the truth. Your nose never lies. Johnson says musty ...

Not all auto insurance policies cover flood damage. Insurance companies can completely write off vehicles with water damage due to mechanical complications. Drivers can take action to avoid ...