{"id":38,"date":"2017-01-31T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hbwins.com\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2017-01-30T10:35:20","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T16:35:20","slug":"how-to-prevent-home-water-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hbwins.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-home-water-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Home Water Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Water damage inside a home is a common occurrence&nbsp;simply because people do not take the right precautions. Whether it is a small or large amount of damage doesn&#8217;t really matter. You will still have to take care of the damage as soon as possible to avoid further issues. For your home in Catonsville, MD, however, it is always better to prevent water damage than to fix it. Use these tips from HBW Insurance Group to prevent water damage in your home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch Where You&nbsp;Plant. You may love having trees in your yard but you should make sure you place them in an area where they cannot interfere with water lines as they mature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Keep an Eye on Your Water Bill. One of the best ways to detect water damage before it gets too bad is by keeping an eye on your water bill. You should always keep track of your usage and if something seems off or your bills is larger without you actually using more water, it could be due to a water leak problem. Detecting this change quickly is key.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Pour Grease Down Your Sink. You never want to do this because even if you pour it with cold or hot water, it can still create a block that will be a bigger issue for you later. Protect your pipes and don&#8217;t pour grease down them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even with the best prevention methods, you may still find yourself with water damage. Sometimes, you cannot prevent it at all. To better protect yourself, your finances, and your home, make sure you have a good home insurance policy in place that have a water damage clause. Contact HBW Insurance Group, serving Catonsville, MD, today to ensure you are protected and to get a free quote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water damage inside a home is a common occurrence&nbsp;simply because people do not take the right precautions. Whether it is a small or large amount of damage doesn&#8217;t really matter. You will still have to take care of the damage as soon as possible to avoid further issues. 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