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Vacation nightmare… times two

By agent, basement, break, damage, dehumidifier, dishwasher, drywall, floor, heater, Home Protection-Water, independent, Insurance, leak, mess, pipe, prevent, protect, shut-off, sink, toilet, washer, water
They say that homes that experience one water loss are likely to experience more. After experiencing two separate water heater leaks in our home while my family was away on vacation, I guess it’s true. The post Vacation nightmare… times two appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Find your main water valve before crisis strikes

By agent, ball, basement, bathroom, crawl space, dishwasher, emergency, fixture, foundation, garage, gate, handle, heater, Home Protection-Water, independent, Insurance, kitchen, locate, machine, off, plumber, round, shut, shut-off, sink, slab, supply, toilet, turn, under, underground, utility, valve, washer, water
You are in your house. Suddenly you see water rushing out of the dishwasher. You need to shut off the water quickly to stop the flow and prevent damage. Would you know where to find the main water valve? The post Find your main water valve before crisis strikes appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home

By agent, alarm system, app, attic, basement, burst, cabinets, computer, damage, drop, exterior, freezing, home, Home Protection-Water, house, independent, Insurance, low, maintain, monitor, Personal Insurance, pipes, prevent, protect, sensor, sink, smart, smartphone, tablet, temperature, walls, warm
So many smart home products are reaching the market, homeowners may have trouble choosing which would provide the most benefit. But one product stands out for homes in areas that experience freezing temperatures: Low temperature sensors. The post Low temperature sensor: A smart choice to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Plumbing leaks pose risk that’s too easy to ignore

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Many homeowners don’t recognize the plumbing leak risk that lies in plain sight within their home or condo: water supply lines. The post Plumbing leaks pose risk that’s too easy to ignore appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Making the most of the home walk-through

By agent, basement, bathrooms, block, cabinets, caulk, ceiling, concrete, Consumer Tips, floor, furnace, heater, home, independent, inspect, inspection, inspector, Insurance, intrusion, kitchen, laundry, leak, level, mechanical, moisture, pipe, pipes, regulate, regulator, sink, through, walk, walk-through, water, window
It’s easy to get caught up in excitement when you’re looking for a new home. Keep in mind, though, when a home is listed for sale, it is being presented as positively as possible. As a prospective buyer, you will want to examine the property inside and out, door to door and ceiling to floor. The post Making the most of the home walk-through appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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