{"id":30,"date":"2017-01-31T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.proamericainsurance.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2017-05-25T15:30:56","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T21:30:56","slug":"how-to-avoid-water-damage-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proamericainsurance.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-water-damage-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Water Damage in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No one ever thinks they will get water damage in their home in Naples, FL but it can happen in a variety of ways. While you may not be able to prevent it completely, you can take steps to prevent it from happening to you in some occurrences. Use these tips from Pro America Insurance to better protect your home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water your water bill. You likely already know what your normal usage is for your water and the amount you should pay every month. Unless there is a reason for your bill to be higher, you should get suspicious if the bill is higher than normal. It could mean there is a leak somewhere and you will want to investigate it before it becomes and even bigger problem.<\/li>\n<li>Never pour grease down your sink. While this may be the easiest thing to do when you are cooking, you could be doing more harm than good. Even if you pour it down with hot or cold water, it can cause buildup or a blockage that can lead to bigger issues later.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful where you plan trees. Trees are gorgeous and you likely want to have them in your yard but before you plant anything, make sure the tree is out of the way of pipes both now and in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is never a 100 percent guarantee that you will not get water damage in your home but by taking these steps, you can lessen the percentage of it happening. To even better protect yourself, you need a great home insurance policy that incorporates a water damage clause. Contact Pro America Insurance serving Naples, FL for more information and to get a free quote. Taking this step can help save you money, hassle, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one ever thinks they will get water damage in their home in Naples, FL but it can happen in a variety of ways. While you may not be able to prevent it completely, you can take steps to prevent it from happening to you in some occurrences. 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