Able Builders Inc Clearwater

What to do if My House Floods

The basics of what to do after a flood include the following: stopping the water at its source, turning off the electricity only if you can do so without stepping into water, and evacuating the premises. You’ll also need to contact your insurer (or your landlord, if you rent), document everything, and then clean up to prevent further damage from mold.

A flooded home can be the result of external events—such as extreme weather—or internal issues, including plumbing failures. No matter what the source of water is, there are steps you must take to protect your family, save your home, prevent health hazards, and recoup as much of the cost of repairs as possible from your insurer.

Continue reading “What to do if My House Floods”

Essential FAQs About Water Restoration And Your Home

If you have found yourself facing flooding within your home it may be a bit difficult to know what you should do next. Often, as homeowners, you can find yourself completely unprepared for the slew of questions you may have…”What should I do first?”, “How much will water restoration cost?”, “Will homeowners insurance cover the water restoration costs?”

As your questions begin to pile up, it is understandable to feel a bit overwhelmed, to help, we have put together a few essential FAQ’s to see you through this unfortunate event.

Continue reading “Essential FAQs About Water Restoration And Your Home”

Kitchen Trends for 2020

These Kitchen Trends Will Reign Champion for 2020

Get a head start on your Kitchen Remodeling plans with predictions from the pros.

The new year is best celebrated with a refresh of all parts of life. And what better place to begin than in our most personal spaces, like—let’s say—our homes? While following trends may feel like fleeting pursuit, when it comes to kitchen design they often outlast their time in the spotlight. From millwork to backsplashescolor palettes and design styles, we asked top designers to weigh in on what trends will be most popular on the home front next year.

Continue reading “Kitchen Trends for 2020”

What Is a Kitchen Bump Out Addition?

Without a doubt, most homeowners would like a larger kitchen. Even though kitchens have expanded over the last few decades, the average kitchen size tends to range between 100 to 200 square feet. That’s not much space when you consider that kitchens are densely packed full of many services: sink, oven, stove, refrigerator, cabinets, and more. It gets even more complicated with kitchens being central gathering points. Kitchen islands and sit-down breakfast bars create the need for even more space.

Continue reading “What Is a Kitchen Bump Out Addition?”

Steps to Take After Water Damage

Water Damage Cleanup & Restoration

One of the most damaging and devastating things you can ever experience is flooding in your home. There are many causes of household flooding including – Heavy rains, Sewer back-up, Appliance Malfunctions, Malfunctioning sump-pump, and Burst pipes. This can be a time of great confusion as to what to do concerning safety, cleanup and even how to pay for all the repair and restoration.

Continue reading “Steps to Take After Water Damage”

Signs of a Water Leak Behind the Walls

There are many potential causes of water damage in your home.  Some sources of water damage, such as floods, burst pipes, and sewage backups, are obvious and homeowners notice them right away.  However, there are some sources of water damage that are much more difficult to detect such as water leaks behind walls.  Homeowners typically do not notice hidden leaks until they have already caused a considerable amount of damage.

Continue reading “Signs of a Water Leak Behind the Walls”

Clearwater Kitchen Remodeling Companies

10 Tips to Avoid Getting Burned by Kitchen Remodels

1. Don’t Overspend

Before you start planning, consider the market and decide whether a low-, medium-, or high-end kitchen remodel makes the most sense. Costs can run the gamut from $2,000 for a simple paint-and-hardware upgrade to $50,000 if you’re installing expensive countertops and luxury appliances. Knowing your neighborhood will help keep from overspending – you may not get your investment back installing travertine in your tiny starter – or worse, underspending. Let’s face it, you’ll never see Formica in a high-end home, and in fact, it may become a barrier to your sale.

Continue reading “10 Tips to Avoid Getting Burned by Kitchen Remodels”