The old saying goes “April showers bring May flowers.” But did you know that April showers can bring more than May flowers? Yes, unfortunately those April showers which are so important to flower growth can also bring dreaded water losses. Rain that exceeds the capacity of storm sewers, sump systems, bodies of water, and the ground’s ability to absorb and hold water can cause big problems for your home, resulting in significant water damage and monetary costs.
April Showers Bring May….Water Losses?
May 11, 2012
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Hail: Yes, No or Maybe So?
April 13, 2012
Early spring is usually the kick-off to hail season. As you are likely aware, hail can do significant damage to anything it comes in contact with depending on the size of the hail. Hail is a solid form of precipitation made up of balls or irregular lumps of ice referred to as hailstones. Hail normally develops and falls during periods of severe thunderstorms. The size of hail varies from pea size on up, with the largest recorded hailstone in the United States measuring 1.67 pounds with a circumference of 17.5 inches. Now that could do some damage!
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Walking for Heart Health and Home Maintenance!
March 16, 2012
The life of a claims adjuster is fast-paced and action packed. The constant onslaught of e-mails, telephone calls, and other daily job requirements can lead to a great deal of stress. One of my favorite ways to deal with stress is to walk. The health benefits of walking for stress reduction and physical exercise are well documented. One of the things I enjoy most about walking is it forces me to slow down and gives me a chance to unwind from the daily grind. It gives me an opportunity to look at my surroundings at a slower pace and observe things that are usually missed as I whiz by in my car rushing from point A to point B. I am always amazed at the things I see and discover while walking that I have never noticed before, even though I may have gone past them hundreds of times.
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The Cold Truth about Ice
February 17, 2012
Two of my all-time favorite movies are A Christmas Story and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Yes, I know Christmas is long gone, but I just can’t wait to dust off those classic movies and stick them back in my DVD player.
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