Prevent ice damage

The problem: Experts estimate that each winter 250,000* homes experience damage due to frozen pipes. 

Frozen pipes cause a huge amount of damage each year and these disasters are largely preventable. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself the mess, money, and aggravation frozen pipes cause.

Yellow VAN Handyman can help you with a few simple tips.

First look for places where cold air can get in. Then:

• Add insulation to pipes located on exterior walls and in crawl spaces and attics.
• Disconnect garden hoses so water won’t freeze in the faucet or pipe.
• Clean gutters and downspouts to direct winter precipitation away from foundations. Note: Cleaning gutters does not prevent ice dams.

Don't let the cold ruin your winter. Have Yellow VAN Handyman help you to keep the cold out.


*Figures provided by State Farm Insurance.

Beware of what's inside that wall.

Just came from a house where an un-named company was installing an alarm system throughout. After a couple of days the homeowner was hearing the sound of water dripping. They could not see anything , but heard the drip. After a few more days the homeowner noticed that the base molding at the bottom of one wall was starting to separate from the wall. It was getting wet and was swelling. Looking up the wall a little further they noticed that the drywall was starting to discolor and was soft to the touch.

This is where your Yellow VAN Handyman comes into play. Cutting out the bad section of drywall revealed the main drain pipe for the two upstairs bathrooms. The drain line had been accidentally drilled into by the alarm companies technician. Since it was a drain line, it only leaked when someone used the sink or shower upstairs. The tech had no idea what he did.

After the drain pipe was repaired, Yellow VAN Handyman replaced the drywall, taped the joints and applied quick drying drywall compound. Sanding, texturing and painting then commenced. The end result was invisible to the naked eye and most importantly, the homeowner. From start to finish I was there three hours. Oh, I also repaired the bad piece of base molding at the foot of the wall.

If you have an unfortunate accident at your house, contact Yellow VAN Handyman to help you with repairing your most valued possession, your home.