1. Who Lives in a Flood Zone? You Do!
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·      Floods can be caused by different sources, such as hurricanes, winter storms, snow melt and other events. ·      In a high-risk area, your home is more likely to be damaged by flood than by fire. ·      Since 1978, The NFIP has paid nearly $50 billion for flood insurance claims and related costs (as of 2/17/15). There are many more flood facts, but these can get you researching what you need to protect what’s important to you: Your home and your family. And remember, if any type of flooding happens to you, keep your water damage pro on speed dial! He’ll be right over to save the day.
Who Lives in a Flood Zone? You Do!
Here’s surprising news from experts at the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Everyone lives in a flood zone. Yes, you read that right. Unless you live on a mountain, most homes are at lower elevations, bringing higher risks. How common are floods? In the past five years, according to the NFIP, all 50 states have experienced floods or flash floods. And bad news for homeowners is their homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage. You need special flood insurance for that. To protect yourself, you need some flood facts so you realize the danger and can purchase the proper flood insurance program for your home and risk level. Flood facts from the NFIP ·      Just a few inches of water in your home can cost many thousands of dollars to repair. And insurance may not cover it. ·      Flash floods can bring walls of water feet high. Imagine that hitting your home! ·      A vehicle can easily be carried away by just two feet of rushing water. You don’t want to think about what can happen if you are in the car… ·      New land development can increase flood risk.

2. Fabric Protection that Works
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Carpet and furniture fabrics need the same type of protection. Besides the obvious immediate benefit of cleaning up fresh spills, you can rest assured that a protected carpet or piece of furniture is going to last longer because when something is clean, it performs better and increases the lifetime of the fabric. This doesn’t mean you can skip regular cleaning. Anything that is dirty will wear out prematurely. Fabric protection enhances a good cleaning. It’s an added step that you want for your carpet and furniture in your home. So you want peace of mind? The next time you have your carpet or furniture cleaned, ask for protection. You will like it… and so will your carpet and furniture.
Fabric Protection that Works
DID YOU KNOW that one of the best ‘feel good’ experiences you can enjoy is having freshly-cleaned carpet or furniture? And one of the most frustrating experiences you won’t enjoy is when, within just a few days, something like red wine, coffee or tea is spilled on that freshly-cleaned carpet or furniture.
So you feverishly apply all kinds of household cleaning products and scrub in desperation. That spot does look a little better but it is still there. You have an important appointment so you give up. When coming home a few hours later… it has grown!
All of this drama could have been avoided if you had asked for fabric protection when you had your carpet or furniture cleaned. You know, like Scotchgard or Teflon or some of the other products available to consumers. Yes, fabric protection does cost a little bit more but… it’s worth it!
How does it work? Fabric protection acts as a kind of invisible shield that repels most substances that are spilled. You might compare this to waxing a car. You are providing protection to your paint job by applying an invisible shield, and you know it is working because you can see water beading up on the surface.