My New Apartment Had Thousands Worth of Water Damage, Here's What I Wish I Knew Before It Flooded
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"Throughout the painful process, I've learned some valuable lessons about protecting my home from water damage, so if I can help others from preventing their own version of Noah's ark, then it was all worth it."
"Homeowners and renters may be surprised to learn that water damage is far more common than you'd think. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), this issue affects nearly 1 in 50 insured homes annually."
"Surprisingly, most of these incidents aren't caused by natural disasters, but by everyday issues like HVAC malfunctions, leaking sinks, or burst pipes," says Alex Panasyuk, chief operations officer.
"As icing on the cake, this whole monthslong headache could have been avoided if the previous tenants had dealt with their air conditioner maintenance better (if at all)."
Read at Architectural Digest
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