{"id":44866,"date":"2022-10-06T18:10:33","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T22:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=44866"},"modified":"2022-10-06T18:09:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T22:09:30","slug":"how-to-reduce-your-homes-risk-of-water-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-reduce-your-homes-risk-of-water-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reduce Your Home&#8217;s Risk Of Water Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\" id=\"1st\">first &#8220;how to reduce risk of water damage&#8221; idea<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_01.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"1503\" height=\"1002\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_01.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_01-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/wall-damaged-by-water-leaks-QGHVJUD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column85\">\n<div class=\"infoarticle full\">\n<h2>Preventing Home Water Damage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Summary Outline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"hheader first\">Water damage is a headache for homeowners prone to heavy rains, blizzards, and hurricanes. Even if your house is built strong enough to withstand these harsh weather conditions, destruction is inevitable.<\/p>\n<p> It&#8217;s best to find ways to prevent further problems and higher expenses in the future. And here are crucial tips for reducing your home&#8217;s risk of water damage:\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad maincontent broad\" style=\"margin-top: -20px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\">1: Perform Regular Inspections <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">2: Do Some Deep Cleaning <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">3: Repair Minor Damages Immediately <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">4: Improve Your Home&#8217;s Waterproofing <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\">5: Keep The Gutters And Downspouts Clear <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\">6: Maintain Trees And Landscape <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#8th',500); return false;\">7: Know Your Plumbing System <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft borderbottom\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 0px !important; margin-left: -18px !important\">\n<li class=\"contentcomments nostyle\">\n<ul class=\"post4 dash tableline check2 hheader\" id=\"2nd\">\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; begin first topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">1st:<\/span>Perform Regular Inspections:<\/h5>\n<p>A regular home inspection is best to determine minor problems before they cause significant damage. You may do the inspections yourself or call an expert for a thorough look at every corner of the house, especially those prone to water leakage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_02.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_02.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_02-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/foreman-or-unrecognizable-architect-working-on-blu-A62FE4C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Some clear signs of water damage are the following.\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important; margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Leaks:<\/h6>\n<p>Seeing water leakage around the home is an obvious sign of water damage. It can be as minor as a misaligned roof shingle or a leaking washing machine, but it&#8217;s a cause for concern. Some common places to find links:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -25px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; around and behind toilets<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; under sinks<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; ice makers<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; washing machine<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; faucets, spigots and showers<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; shower and tubs<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; supply line leaks<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; invisible leaks behind walls, floors, or ceiling<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7px !important\">&#8211; attic and basement inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">For instance, frequent water pooling can cause swelling on hardwood and composite wood floors. Disregarding this issue can lead to major expenses in repair and restoration.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\">Suppose you&#8217;re experiencing leakage around the  home. In that case, it&#8217;s best to look for repair services in your area  specializing in water damage. You may <a href=\"https:\/\/jollycleaningandrestoration.com\/restoration\/water-flood-damage\/\" rel=\"follow\">click here to learn more<\/a> about how water  damage impacts your home and what you can do to mitigate it.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 45px !important\">\n<h6>Discoloration:<\/h6>\n<p>Discoloration in walls, floors, and carpets is a sign of frequent water leaking and pooling. Inspect the nearest water sources for leaks to confirm if these are caused by water. You may also look for cracks and holes on the exterior walls where water can seep in.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Foul Smell :<\/h6>\n<p>You will notice a foul smell when water damage isn&#8217;t addressed immediately. Depending on its source, it can seem moldy. An expert inspection is recommended to reduce the risk of possible significant damage. They can confirm the specific issue and start the repair right away.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#2ndb',500); return false;\">beware of mold<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"2ndb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\"><span class=\"higher\">1st:<\/span>Beware of Mold: <\/h6>\n<p>Toxic black mold, also known as Stachybotrys Chartarum, is one of the most toxic molds found in homes. It generally grows in area affected by water dampness, leakage and flooding. This type of mold requires removal in order to protect the family&#8217;s health.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the health-related risks that are associated with toxic black mold include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -25px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">memory loss<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">chronic respiratory distress<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">chronic fatigue<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">anxiety<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">insomnia<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">confusion<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">trouble concentrating<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 7px !important\">nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moldconditions_2a.jpg\" alt=\"black  mold on ceiling\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41330\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/black-mould-on-wall-closeup-P87DNCD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The presence of black mold in the lounges of young children and elderly family members poses a great risk. View these resource and remediation tips:<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN .shopaccordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"mobile\">google images:<\/span> Understanding Black Mold<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column12\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: -10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid bloginside wide\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\">About Black Toxic Mold<span><em><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=about+black+toxic+mold+in+homes&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi86-OD-NT3AhVRsHIEHRVQA18Q2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=about+black+toxic+mold+in+homes&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1DACFi4O2CmQGgGcAB4AIABLogBxAOSAQIxMpgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=F1t6YvyDNdHgytMPlaCN-AU&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">Black Mold Symptoms<span><em><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=+about+black+toxic+mold+symptoms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjd7rSo-NT3AhWfgHIEHabFDYcQ2-cCegQIABAA&amp;oq=+about+black+toxic+mold+symptoms&amp;gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoHCCMQ7wMQJ1CuBliuBmDtDmgAcAB4AIABJIgBSJIBATKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&amp;sclient=img&amp;ei=ZFt6Yt2sKp-BytMPpou3uAg&amp;bih=967&amp;biw=1920\">view samples<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">What is Black Mold<span><em><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lBPAZMdY9hA\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\">How to Kill Black Mold<span><em><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dkBxl-AcPBw\">youtube<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<p style=\"height: 15px\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/does-your-home-layout-affect-the-likelihood-of-mold-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Does Your Home Layout Affect the Likelihood of Mold Growth?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"3rd\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">2nd:<\/span>Do Some Deep Cleaning:<\/h5>\n<p>Regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2022\/05\/13\/ways-to-save-money-when-cleaning-your-home\/\">deep cleaning<\/a> reveals many issues in a home. When you clear everything out, it&#8217;s easier to determine which areas  pose risks of water damage. You can save your home from impending consequences  by pointing out the possible causes early on.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_03.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_03.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_03-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/close-up-products-for-cleaning-PJBMF66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Unlike general cleaning, deep cleaning clears out even hard-to-reach areas like under heavy furniture pieces and appliances. Doing it at least once a year ensures the cleanliness of your home and reduces the risk of water damage. As you determine the possible issues, you can proceed with repairs immediately.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#3rdb',500); return false;\">the importance of spring cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"3rdb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">The Importance of Spring Cleaning:<\/h6>\n<p>As noted above, deep cleaning of the home should occur at least once each year. This includes cleaning walls, ceiling, behind and under furniture, windows, floors, and washing or deep cleaning upholstery and linens.  This removes any elements of mildew or mold that may be growing, along with dust and cob webs that can cause allergens.<\/p>\n<p>Spring is the most popular time to do a thorough cleaning. But why the spring time? Why not clean in the summer, fall, or winter?<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/cleaning-stuff-NEW.jpg\" alt=\"spring cleaning\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">The &#8220;spring cleaning&#8221; has something to do with the end of the dirty home heating season \u2013 it evolved from the time we used coal, wood and whale oil to heat up our homes during the winter. These were dirty-related fuels that left residue on the walls, cupboards, windows, and furniture.<\/p>\n<p>But since many of us today use cleaner, burning fuels, it doesn\u2019t necessarily need to be in the spring. You can call it your annual cleaning. Whatever time you designate to move out the furniture, wash the windows, clean the nicks and corners, and all of the extra cleaning that doesn\u2019t get done on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN amazon links for ideas using accordion divided into tab sections --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Bestsellers:<\/span> Cleaning Machines<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=canister+vacuum&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vacuum: canister<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=robotic+vacuum&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vacuum: robotic<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stick+vacuum&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vacuum: stick<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=upright+vacuum&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vacuum: upright<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hand+vacs&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hand vacs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carpet+cleaner&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carpet cleaners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shop+vacs&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shop vacs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=steam+cleaner&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">steam cleaners<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vacuum+bags&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vacuum bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=canister+vacuum+bags&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">canister bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=upright+vacuum+bags&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">upright bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Floor Care<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carpet+rug+cleanser&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carpet cleaning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hardwood+cleaner&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hardwood clean<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=laminate+floor+cleaner&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">laminate cleaning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stone+floor+cleaner&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stone cleaning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tile+cleaner&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tile cleaning<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=brooms&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">brooms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dust+mops&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dust mops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=floor+dusters&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">floor dusters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=handle+mops&amp;i=garden&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">handle mops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hardwood+floor+mops&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hardwood mops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=steam+mops&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">steam mops<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pet+stain+removal&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pet stain removal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Cleaning Supplies<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=bleach+cleanser&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bleach cleansers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cleaning+brushes&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cleaning brushes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=duster&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dusters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=liquid+cleanser&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">liquid cleansers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=powdered+cleanser&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">powder cleansers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dishwashing+liquid&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dishwashing liquid<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=disinfectant&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">disinfectants<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hand+soap&amp;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hand soap<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=laundry+detergent&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">laundry detergent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=stain+remover&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">stain removal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=trash+bags&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">trash bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"4th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">3rd:<\/span>Repair Minor Damages Immediately:<\/h5>\n<p>No matter how structurally sound your home is, there&#8217;s always the risk of minor damage from frequent heavy rainfall and harsh winters. There might be a slight misalignment of roof shingles, small holes in the exterior walls, and cracks in the pipes. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_04.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_04.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_04-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/tile-damage-on-the-corner-of-roof-of-a-home-NU37MNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Thus, you may prevent water damage by expert repair and restoration if any of these issues occur:\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important; margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Roof:<\/h6>\n<p>The roof is the home&#8217;s primary protection from harsh exterior elements. It keeps the rain and moisture out. When it&#8217;s damaged, it fails to function. Water may sneak in between the cracks and deteriorate the interior layers. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\">Before this nightmare happens, set a routine roof inspection and cleaning schedule between seasons. Doing so will lessen the risk of the roof breaking down amidst winter. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Exterior Walls:<\/h6>\n<p>The home&#8217;s exterior walls are constantly exposed to the outdoors. It withstands the summer sun&#8217;s heat, harsh fall rains, and piercing winter blizzards. Hairline cracks may appear through a prolonged period of frequent wear and tear. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\">Depending on the material and severity of the damage, you may do the repairs yourself, or better, call a professional for help.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Plumbing:<\/h6>\n<p>In most cases, home water damage isn&#8217;t caused by outdoor elements. Damaged pipes can also cause flooding, especially in older homes. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/plumbing-maintenance-checklist-2718687\" rel=\"follow\">plumbing fault<\/a> is along the water  supply, one common sign is a sudden spike on your water bill. It&#8217;s best to  monitor your water consumption and analyze if the bills match.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\">Call a  professional plumber whenever you suspect there&#8217;s a mismatch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thb',500); return false;\">making repairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#4thc',500); return false;\">finding the right tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"4thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Making Repairs: <\/h6>\n<p>Some home repairs can be DIY &#8211; others may require the help of a professional who has the tools and experience. You can find almost any DIY home repair at YouTube University. But if you lack the experience on major repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical and more, perhaps finding a professional may be worth the investment.<\/p>\n<p>Read up on some of our &#8220;water-preventative&#8221; repairs to determine whether it is DIY or hiring it out:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/repairtools-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"home repairs\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2020\/02\/16\/dyi-home-repairs-you-should-never-do-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">5 Home Repairs You Should Never Do Yourself<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/roofshingle-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"roof repairs\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2021\/04\/02\/determining-if-your-roof-needs-repaired-or-replaced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Determining If Your Roof Needs Repaired Or Replaced<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plumbingissues-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"plumbing issues\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/different-severities-of-home-plumbing-issues-and-how-to-handle-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Different Home Plumbing Issues And How To Handle Them<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 25px !important\">\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wetbasement-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"basement water\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2021\/05\/12\/how-to-keep-water-out-of-your-basement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Keep Water Out of Your Basement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/crackedfoundation-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"repair foundation\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2021\/12\/05\/closing-the-cracks-4-things-to-look-for-when-repairing-your-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Closing the Cracks: 4 Things to Look For When Repairing Your Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/tilemoisture-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"seal out moisture\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2018\/09\/07\/waterproof-walls-seal-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Waterproof Walls: How to Seal Your Home from Moisture<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"4thc\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Finding the Right Tools: <\/h6>\n<p>The key to making DIY repairs is having the right tools for the job. Some tools can be used over again for varying jobs; other tools may be for an one-time fix. For those one-time uses, such as sanding wood floors after water damage, you can find wood sanders at tool rental places for time needed.<\/p>\n<p>For other related tools that can be used for almost any home repair, you might consider having your own workbench in the garage or shed for DIY projects.<\/p>\n<p>Allocate space where all tools can be neatly organized for fast retrieval to tighten a plumbing fixture, paint an outside wall, or tack down a loose roof shingle after a storm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/garagestorage.jpg\" alt=\"workbench tools\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN amazon links for ideas using accordion divided into tab sections --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord active\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Tools:<\/span> Workbench<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: block;\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=workbenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">workbenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=adjustable workbench&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">adjustable bench<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool box&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ladders&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ladders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=extension ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">extension ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=platform ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">platform ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool cabinets&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool cabinets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool chest&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool chest<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool pegboard&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool pegboard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=multi-use ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">multi-use ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=step ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">step ladder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=step stool&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">step stool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=compressors&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">compressors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=air pumps&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">air pumps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=generators&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">generators<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=shop vacs&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shop vacs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dry vac bags&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dry vac bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power washers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power washers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Power Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power drills&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power drills<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power demolition drill&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">demolition drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power hammer drill&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hammer drill<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power saws&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power saws<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=block saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">block saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=circular saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">circular saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power screwdriver&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power screwdriver<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screw guns&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">screw guns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=impact driver&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">impact driver<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=jig saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jig saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=miter saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">miter saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=table saw&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">table saw<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=power sanders&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">power sanders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=belt sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">belt sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=detail sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">detail sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=disc sander&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">disc sander<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=rotary tools&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rotary tools<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Hand Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pick hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pick hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sledge hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sledge hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metric wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">metric wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=box wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">box wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=split hammers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">split hammers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=axes&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">axes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=mallets&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">mallets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cap wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cap wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pipe wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pipe wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=strap wrenches&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">strap wrenches<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pliers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pliers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=locking pliers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">locking pliers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plier set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">plier set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screwdrivers&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">screwdrivers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screwdriver socket&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">screwdriver socket<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=screwdriver set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">screwdriver set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Other Workbench Tools<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=socket sets&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">socket sets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=metric socket set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">metric set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=SAE socketset&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SAE set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=deep socket set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">deep socket set<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tape measure&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tape measure<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=work gloves&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">work gloves<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=safety vests&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safety vests<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=socket and bit set&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">socket and bit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=clamps&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">clamps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=vices&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=staple guns&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">staple guns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hard hats&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard hats<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hearing protection&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hearing protection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=knee pads&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">knee pads<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=nail guns&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">nail guns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=welders&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">welders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=utility knife&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">utility knife<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=utility chain&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">utility chain<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\" style=\"margin-top: 15px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=safety glasses&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safety glasses<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=respirators&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">respirators<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=tool+harness&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tool harness<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"5th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">4th:<\/span>Improve Your Home&#8217;s Waterproofing:<\/h5>\n<p>Improving your home isn&#8217;t all about the looks. Splurging on essential upgrades is always worth it, especially those concerning water. In some cases, severe water damage is irreversible. Therefore, there&#8217;s no other choice but to spend on expensive restoration.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_05.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_05.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_05-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/close-up-of-detail-of-worker-hand-with-trowel-appl-TMPQN53\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">To reduce the risk, invest in high-quality waterproofing.\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important; margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Resealing Your Basement:<\/h6>\n<p>Due to its location and lack of ventilation, the basement is more prone to water damage. However, you can keep your basement safe by resealing it. If you&#8217;re looking for the next upgrade for your home, a basement renovation would be practical.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\">The most economical way to upgrade your basement waterproofing is to seal it from the inside. With this technique, the project can be done in no time compared to the exterior options. It includes sealing the floors, walls, and foundations to ensure moisture and water can&#8217;t penetrate the interiors. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Updating Your Bathroom:<\/h6>\n<p>Updating your bathroom is the next functional upgrade that can reduce the risk of water damage. Even with a limited budget, you can reseal your shower and bathtub. You may do it yourself with a caulk sealant. However, it&#8217;s still best to hire an expert.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\">Aside from resealing, you may replace the pipes and faucets, especially if they&#8217;re over ten years old. High-quality pipes are more resistant to pressure, reducing the risk of cracking. And it&#8217;s best to prevent it by doing an upgrade to escape the hassles of repair.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Repainting The Exterior Walls:<\/h6>\n<p>Repainting the exterior walls improves your home&#8217;s appearance while creating a protective layer from water and moisture. Using a waterproofing primer and elastomeric paint, you can add a functional and eye-catching feature to your house&#8217;s exterior.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px !important\"> This way, you&#8217;re maintaining your property&#8217;s beauty and value.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Sealing The Windows:<\/h6>\n<p>The gaps in the windows allow water to penetrate during rainy days. Sealing the windows using silicon sealants keeps water and moisture out.<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"margin-bottom: 25px !important\"> If you&#8217;re living in a period property, it&#8217;s best to allot a budget for upgrades like window repair and replacement. Aside from preventing water damage, it also improves insulation and increases property value. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#5thb',500); return false;\">why flooded basements<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#6th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"5thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft bottommargin imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Why Flooded Basements:<\/h6>\n<p>Basements and crawlspaces seemed to be the areas where you take extra precaution to prevent water damage. Crawlspaces need to encapsulated and ventilated to keep moisture from building up that can cause mildew and some molds.<\/p>\n<p>Basements need to be sealed and more importantly, be protected from the outside from improper drainage and seeping elements that allow water to find its way into the basement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/53373029_ml.jpg\" alt=\"flooded basement\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">123rf.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">Homes with basements and crawlspaces situated in high water table regions &#8211; or where there is a lot of rain &#8211; may require a sump pump to discharge water build up. Excess moisture after a storm can find it way into the basement or crawlspace. The excess moisture in collected in a reservoir that is below the basement floor or crawlspace where the sump pump channels the water outside and away from the home.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/why-flooding-basement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why a Continued Flooded Basement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"6th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">5th:<\/span>Keep The Gutters And Downspouts Clear:<\/h5>\n<p>Blocked gutters and downspouts are culprits of typical water damage. This problem is expected in the fall season, especially if trees are around your home. There may also be debris and carcasses of squirrels, mice, and birds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Keeping the gutters and downspouts clear of any obstruction is imperative in reducing the risk of water damage. Clearing the drains should be done more frequently than roof cleaning, especially during rainy days. Doing so will save you from hassles when harsher weather conditions come.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_06.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_06.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_06-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/detail-image-of-new-roof-with-gutter-rain-system-R7YTNEB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Furthermore, it&#8217;s also best to check if the downspout drains are flowing away from your home&#8217;s foundation. Water flowing directly beside the house can cause soil erosion which can compromise the structural integrity of your home. Then, water may seep into the tiny cracks on the foundation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">Homeowners can tackle gutter and downspout cleaning themselves. However, it can be a challenging and tedious task, especially for busy adults. You may choose to hire professionals to do it for you.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#6thb',500); return false;\">importance of drainage<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"6thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">The Importance of Drainage:<\/h6>\n<p>Having proper drainage keeps your home leak and water-damage free for outside sources. Water that drains away from the house perimeter is important so that rain flood water doesn&#8217;t penetrate the foundation.<\/p>\n<p>That is also true for gutters and downspouts that collects rain water that flows down from the roof.  The purpose of the gutters and downspouts is to channel water away from the house foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/drain-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"drain system\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"more3\">When you have faulty or debris-filled gutters, rain will fill the gutters and spill over down to the base of the house foundation that can increase of probability of eventual leakage into the crawlspace or basement.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/photo-analysis-design-better-yard-drainage-system-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designing A Better Yard Drainage System (Infographic)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"7th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">6th:<\/span>Maintain Trees And Landscape:<\/h5>\n<p>The trees surrounding your home can create a relaxing atmosphere. They provide shade and cool down the environment during summer.  <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content\">However, they can also cause hassles during fall and winter. The leaves and small branches can accumulate and block the gutters. Even worse, bigger branches or trees may break down during a storm, causing major damage. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_07.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_07.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_07-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/pole-saw-tree-trimming-chainsaw-cutting-tree-branc-PF9SBPX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">If you have several tall trees around your home, it&#8217;s best to tidy them up before fall. Cut off dried branches that may break with strong winds. Also, ensure the roots of your plants and trees don&#8217;t crawl where the pipes are since these can cause cracks. <\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#7thb',500); return false;\">keeping trees away from the roof<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">find water restoration services<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#8th',500); return false;\">next topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"7thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Keeping Trees Away From The Roof:<\/h6>\n<p>Trees surrounding the home do offer some benefits. They add beauty, shade, and privacy, and they provide refuge for both birds and insects. <\/p>\n<p>But they can also cause havoc to the structural elements of the home.  Large trees that dangle over the home allow passage for termites, ants, and other crawling  insects that can wreck havoc to your roof.<\/p>\n<p class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/protectroof_04.jpg\" alt=\"tree on roof\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41386\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Also tree leaves and pine needles can clog up gutters. And with the added shade, moss and mold can easily grow and penetrate the roof shingles. Not to mention the loose branches that can come crashing down after a storm or windy day.<\/p>\n<p>So take a moment to view why you need to keep large trees away from the roof.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft full\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-trees-can-ruin-roof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Trees Can Ruin Your Roof<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"more\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN amazon links for ideas using accordion divided into tab sections --><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion shopmore\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title head\" href=\"#\"><span>Amazon Garden:<\/span> Garden and Trimming Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=axe&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">axes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=log splitter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">log splitters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden pick&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden picks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden cart&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" 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mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden cultivator&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden cultivator<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden tiller&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">tillers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=blub planter&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bulb planter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden trowel&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden trowel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pruning shear&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pruning shears<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=pruning saw&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pruning saws<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=chain saw&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chain saws<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden rake&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rakes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=ZZZ&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dethatcher<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden shovel&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden shovel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden spade&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden spade<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Garden Care<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden fertilizer&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden fertilizer<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fungicides&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fungicides<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=soil amendments&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">soil amendments<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=weed control&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">weed control<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden pest control&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pest control<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=potting mix&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">potting mix<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=peat moss&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">peat moss<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=soil testers&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">soil testers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=soil acidifier&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">soil acidifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lime fertilizer&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lime fertilizer<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column4\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid wide bloginside\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage top mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden apparel&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden apparel<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden gloves&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden gloves<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden knee pads&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">garden knee pads<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=plant cover sheets&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">plant cover sheets<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite proimage mobile\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=garden collection bags&#038;i=lawngarden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">collection bags<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial -->\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" id=\"8th\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more septopic\">&#8212;&#8212; next topic &#8212;&#8212;<\/li>\n<li class=\"h53header topicbloc\">\n<h5><span class=\"higher\">7th:<\/span>Know Your Plumbing System:<\/h5>\n<p>Learning the basics of your home plumbing system is essential for preventing water problems. As a homeowner, you must know how to respond to water emergencies involving broken pipes causing leakage. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_08.jpg\" alt=\"how to reduce risk of water damage\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_08.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/waterdamage_08-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright image by <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/gray-and-white-classic-bathroom-with-washbasin-on--BYPDC6R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">envato.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more3\">Although fixing them on your own is not recommended, you&#8217;ll at least know when to call an expert for immediate help with repairs.\n<ul style=\"margin-left: -20px !important; margin-top: 35px !important\">\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 45px !important\">\n<h6>Locate The Main Valve:<\/h6>\n<p>The main valve controls the water supply for the whole property. Knowing its location helps you shut off the flow when leaking and flooding occur. Plus, you can prevent water wastage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 45px !important\">\n<h6>Inspect Pipes:<\/h6>\n<p>A plumbing inspection is a must to ensure there are no leaks. For this step, it&#8217;s best to call a professional. Experts are equipped with knowledge and tools for detecting problems, no matter how subtle. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none\" style=\"list-style: square !important; margin-bottom: 25px !important\">\n<h6>Install Emergency Pressure Release:<\/h6>\n<p>Installing emergency pressure release valves prevent pipes from cracking during winter. When you turn on the water supply with frozen water in the lines, there&#8217;s a greater risk of breakage. Releasing the pressure first helps eradicate the danger of bursting pipes. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown content\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to topic side notes &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"intropad narrow\" style=\"margin-top: -50px !important\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#8thb',500); return false;\">know your plumbing<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#conclusion',500); return false;\">conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">shop &#8220;home safety&#8221; features<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"none smleft\" style=\"margin-left: 0px !important; margin-top: -30px !important\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\">more utility management related topics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more2\" id=\"7thb\">\n<blockquote class=\"style-a sideborder noleft imgnote\">\n<h6 class=\"more2\">Know Your Plumbing:<\/h6>\n<p>The plumbing system in your home is extensive, starting at where your main water supply arrives and then flows to all the places where you need water.<\/p>\n<p>Most of these systems are connected to a drain, that directs wastewater in a conduit that safely removes it from the home.<\/p>\n<p>Your plumbing system is pretty straightforward; however, the majority of pipework is hidden behind your walls and ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>That can make tracing leaks and resolving other plumbing problems more difficult. That is why having rough-in plumbing is so important.<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid incontent noleft\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px !important\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite linkcomment\">view post: (new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/understanding-rough-in-plumbing-and-why-its-essential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">understanding rough in plumbing and why it\u2019s essential<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none content more\" id=\"conclusion\">&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li class=\"comments h53header\">\n<h6>Conclusion<\/h6>\n<p>Reducing your home&#8217;s risk of water damage is worth the effort and money. In the long run, you can preserve the integrity and beauty of your house while increasing its value. <\/li>\n<li class=\"none comments\">With these helpful tips, you can protect your property and strengthen it against wear and tear.<\/li>\n<li class=\"scrolldown\">\n<p class=\"graytext margin share mobiledisplay\">Quik scroll to more bathroom remodeling ideas &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blog_scroll content\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#recenttopics',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/special-deal.png\" alt=\"scroll page\" class=\"item-scroll\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"belowscroll\">\n<p class=\"tagbreak productbot notebox\"><span class=\"imgbrackleftnote\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ideas to view and compare from the <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#1st',500); return false;\">photo above<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"imgbrackrightnote\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+leak+detector&#038;rh=n%3A7491105011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">water leakage detector<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sump+pump&#038;rh=n%3A680335011&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">sump pumps<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wet+vac&#038;rh=n%3A553022&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">wet vac<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"none commenttag\">What <a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share about<br \/> how to reduce risk of water damage?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column45\">\n<!-- resource script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog refnote double topbloc topmargin\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle\">Supporting Resources (opens new win)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite question\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/restorationmasterfinder.com\/restoration\/how-to-repair-a-water-damaged-ceiling\/\">HOW TO: repair water damaged ceiling<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leakmasters.net\/blog\/10-places-to-check-for-water-leaks-inside-your-home\/\">INFO: places of water leaks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite topic\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicemaster-restorationbysimons.com\/blog\/seven-negative-effects-of-water-damage-in-your-home\/\">INFO: negative affects water damage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite film\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WCeL44KPzTA\">YOUTUBE: fix your own flood damage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite conservice\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#tubeservice',500); return false;\">FIND: restoration services (see below)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"blogspace\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite compare bottombreak\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"bottombreak\"><a href=\"\" onClick=\"scrollToElement('#shopservice',500); return false;\">SHOP: home safety features (scroll)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"spacershim mid\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tabletitle\">\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"novwhite tabletitle noteicon\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- begin side nav with FEED --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column9 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/feed\/side-ideas-utility.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 2nd nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more3 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>additions tips to<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; prevent water damage<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Flood Preparedness<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-prepare-for-an-unexpected-flash-flood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flashflood_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/how-to-prepare-for-an-unexpected-flash-flood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">How To Prepare for an Unexpected Flash Flood<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Reasons Damaged Line<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/4-common-reasons-for-a-damaged-water-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DYIplumbing_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/4-common-reasons-for-a-damaged-water-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">4 Common Reasons for a Damaged Water Line<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 3rd nav section SPEC PLAN  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column12 photoplacement more7 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-spec-utility-ideas.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts spec\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 4th nav section  IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more9 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>other home safety<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; issues to review<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Preventing Home Fires<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/preventing-home-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/accident-fire-800x500_c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/preventing-home-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Preventing a Home Fire<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Natural Disasters<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/five-natural-disasters-to-protect-your-house-against\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/naturaldisaster-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/five-natural-disasters-to-protect-your-house-against\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Five Natural Disasters to Protect Your House Against<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 5th nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more2 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more8 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>let&#8217;s review topics<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; about gutters<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Home Gutter Protection<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gutter-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/squirrel-451009_640-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"gutter protection\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/gutter-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Home Gutter Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Kind of Gutters<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/different-kinds-of-gutters-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/typegutter_02.jpg\" alt=\"kind gutters\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/different-kinds-of-gutters-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Kinds of Gutters to Consider for Commercial and Home Use<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 6th nav section OTHERSIDE  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-finance-ideas.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 7th nav section IDEAS  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more5 mobile\" id=\"photopics\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement more6 mobile\" id=\"photopics\"><span>thinking about laundry<br \/> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and mudrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important; margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Why Home Security<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/six-advantages-of-home-security-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/woodfloor-800x500_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/six-advantages-of-home-security-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Six Advantages of Home Security Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column8 photoplacement less mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n<div id=\"sideideas\" style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<div class=\"widget\">\n<div class=\"w-title tab-b ideas\">\n<h3>Building Future Home<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rowimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/building-your-future-home-with-home-automation-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/70841333_ml-677x316_c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"364\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28125\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"creditimage linkpage\" style=\"line-height: 20px !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/building-your-future-home-with-home-automation-and-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"interpage\">Building Your Future Home With Home Automation and Security<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- 8th nav section IMAGE  --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column10 photoplacement more mobile\" id=\"photopics\">\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/includes\/sides\/side-image-notes-wh.html\" class=\"endblogframe posts\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- youtube contractor script --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 65px !important\" id=\"tubeservice\"><blockquote class=\"style-8\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"video idea\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cVxRy_Jb1VA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/servicemagic\/3113527.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery Services<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep\">top-rated, pre-screened local contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icon_pdf.png\" alt=\"pdf file\"\/><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/contractor.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE: download contractor selection<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"rowsep service\">enter zip code &#8211; powered by HomeAdvisor &trade;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"contractordocguides\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid youtube ideasdocs\" id=\"tb2SPEC\">\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"4\" class=\"photohead novwhite guide\">Quick Contractor Guides<\/td>\n<td class=\"novwhite guidedocs\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"content guide\"><a 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class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=earthquake+survival+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">earthquake kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=natural+disaster+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">natural disaster kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=first+aid+kit&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">first aid kit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+flashlight&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency flashlight<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hand+crank+radio&#038;i=sporting&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hand crank radio<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+solar+charger&#038;i=electronics&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solar charger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+batteries&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency batteries<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+food&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency food<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+water&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency water<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+blanket&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency blanket<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=emergency+whistle&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">emergency whistle<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color:#fff\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/images\/pixel.gif\" width=\"15\" height=\"5\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color:#fff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/pdf\/FEMA-supply-list.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF: FEMA supply list<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column10\">\n<p class=\"bestseller\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-utility-security.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">view bestsellers in utility security<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Air &#038; Water Safety<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=air+purifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">air purifiers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=hepa+air+purifiers+for+the+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HEPA purifiers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=dehumidifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dehumidifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=humidifiers+for+home&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">humidifier<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=household+sensors+%26+alarms&#038;i=tools&#038;rh=n%3A228013%2Cn%3A486548011&#038;dc&#038;qid=1564687286&#038;rnid=468240&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20&#038;ref=sr_nr_n_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">household sensors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=carbon+monoxide+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon monoxide detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=gas+detector+for+home&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">natural gas detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=radon+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">radon detector<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+filters&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">water filters<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+filtration+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">home filtration systems<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+faucet+filtration+system&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">faucet filtration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+pitcher+filtration+system&#038;i=garden&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">water pitcher filtration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Fire &#038; Flood Safety<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire safety&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fire safety<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire safety vest&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fire safety vests<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire escape ladder&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fire escape ladders<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire extinguisher&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fire extinguishers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=fire extinguiser cabinet&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">fire extinguisher cabinet<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">smoke detectors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wired+smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">smoke detector wired<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wireless+smoke+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">smoke detector wireless<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+leak+detector&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">water leakage sensor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=water+usage+monitor&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">water usage monitor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wet+dry+vacuum&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wet dry vacuum<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=sump+pump&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sump pumps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<p class=\"shopmore\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/image-shop.png\" \/>links open new win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NEXT .accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowaccord\"><a class=\"title\" href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<h6>Safety Boxes<\/h6>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\">\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=electronic home safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">home safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=closet safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">closet safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=drawer safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">drawer safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=floor safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">floor safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=wall safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">wall safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column3\">\n<table class=\"dataGrid shoptable\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=combination safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">combination safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=diversion security safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">diversion safe<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=lockbox&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lockbox<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=cash safety box&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cash safety box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"bullet amazon\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"sidecontent\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=jewelry security+safe&#038;i=tools&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jewelry 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