Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Keeping residents dry is one of the basic functions of a home. But sometimes, ...

It’s true—water damage is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of any homeowner, and the average cost of water damage restoration is between $1,300 and $5,600. It’s not a cheap service, but it’s ...

For the cautious -- or simply curious -- homeowner, an at-home water testing kit may seem reassuring. But there are high levels of variability between test kits' abilities to detect potential ...