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Barbara's lawn had turned swampy, but it wasn't because of a torrential rain -- her water line leaked. Then the water bill came due ... #Water #WaterManagement #Homeownership #Money #Plumbing #Home

The holidays are a pretty special time of year. From Thanksgiving to New Year, even when we're all working hard, there just seems to be something a little "extra" in the air at the office. Throughout the company, we’ve been having a lot of fun for the past few weeks, celebrating the holidays with some great events - including one for the kids in our extended HomeServe family. This is also a time of year when our teams ramp up their efforts to lend their support to community organizations whose work supports our neighbors in need. For several years, our team in Chattanooga, Tennessee has supported the holiday toy drive for the Chambliss Center for Children, while our team in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania has helped buy gifts for the Washington City Mission's Angel Tree. And this year, our Norwalk Connecticut team took a well-deserved break from work to play Bingo for a Cause on a recent afternoon effort to raise money for an organization called Filling in the Blanks. I'm beyond proud that the people I get to work alongside every day not only have a passion for what they do for our customers, but the compassion to offer a hand up when people in our communities need it most. Thank you to all of our colleagues who have brought some magic to the holidays, for our coworkers, their kids and our neighbors. #gratitude #givingback #communityoutreach

Everyone has turned on their furnaces. Do you just turn it on and forget it? Or do you keep a closer eye on it to save energy and money? Our editorial team breaks down the average daily cost of different furnaces and gives you tips on high-efficiency furnaces: https://lnkd.in/e4zbA2tS #surveys #polls #money #hvac #home #homeownership #energy #energyefficiency #winter #heating

We asked our Chattanooga operations center colleagues what charity they wanted support for Christmas & they chose Chambliss Center for Children. Our coworkers collected new toys and clothes for the children served by the Center. Thanks so much to the Chambliss Center for the good work you do in our Chattanooga community and allowing us to be a small part of it. #GivingBack #CommunityOutreach #HappyHolidays #EmployeeEngagement

I would have normally taken more photos at the Holiday party, but I was having too much fun riding the “HomeServe Lift” into the Holidays with the Creative team! #wearehomeserve #homefortheholidays

It might be odd to say an article about sewer pipes is a breath of fresh air, but this one is! It's great to see this important and potentially expensive topic getting the attention it deserves, because sewer problems are more common than you might think. Homebuyers often overlook sewers when they're making their dream home checklist, but your dream home can quickly become a nightmare if the sewer lines start backing up. No one wants to move into their new place and not be able to flush the toilet, wash dishes or clothes or take a shower. And dealing with a major sewer back-up can feel like something out of a horror movie. Sewers aren't exciting in the same way a newly remodeled kitchen is, but they can be one of the most expensive fixes in your home, costing thousands of dollars, depending on the material, how much of the line needs to be replaced, what obstacles, like sidewalks and driveways, might be over the line and how deep they are buried. A sewer job will take a big bite out of your reno budget. And it’s one of those improvements that no one will even see. There are a lot of factors that go into when or why a sewer line might fail. Is it a charming older home? Older homes mean older pipes, which can lead to problems. Beautiful shade trees or flowering bushes? Those roots can seek out and damage sewer lines. Even newer construction homes can have sewer issues, depending on everything from the surrounding soil to construction materials. It's nice to see this article from U.S. News & World Report shine a light on what many fail to understand, that while sewer pipes are out of sight and out of mind, they can create havoc when things go wrong. This article has some great tips for spotting a potential problem and their advice to invest in a sewer line inspection when buying a home to avoid more expensive and messier problems down the road is something I can strongly endorse. https://lnkd.in/e_MVWWsi #homeownership #homebuying #realestate #plumbing #money

As it gets colder, the risk of frozen pipes grows. While it's not a common occurrence in modern homes, it can cause thousands in damages. Our editorial team goes over the signs to spot a frozen pipe and what to do about it if you think one of your water lines has frozen: https://lnkd.in/eenNEgtH #surveys #polls #water #money #homeownership #winter

Ken's water utility notified him that his water bill was two and a half times the usual amount, indicating there was a hidden problem. #Water #Utilities #Money #Plumbing #Plumber #WaterManagement

We're going to welcome a new year with some new hires! Welcome to the team, Carla LaPrade, SHRM-SCP, Carlos Garcia, Greg Dawdy! We're glad to start the new year with you. #Welcome #WelcomeToTheTeam #Jobs #NewHires #Career #TeamBuilding

Welcome to the newest members of the team, Anna Bargamian, Ryan Russo, Dominika Komm, Jon Campbell CCBA, CSM and Curtis Shew! We're so glad that you've joined us. 🤗 #Welcome #Jobs #Careers #WelcomeToTheTeam #TeamBuilding #NewHires