Planning a vacation or heading out of town for extended business travel comes with plenty of details to manage — flights, packing, itineraries, and schedules. One critical step that often gets overlooked, however, is turning off your home’s water supply before you leave. At Gibellino Construction, we’ve restored countless homes affected by severe water damage that could have been prevented with one simple precaution. Turning off your main water supply before extended travel i

Avoid running electrical cords beneath area rugs or carpeting in your home. Some homeowners do this to hide the appearance of a lamp cord or extension cord, but it’s a dangerous practice. No electrical cord should ever be routed under carpeting—foot traffic, the weight of furniture, or even pets chewing on the cord can damage the insulation. Once the insulation is compromised, the exposed electrical current can create a serious fire hazard. The proper solution is to have a UL

Fall is the season of preparation. As temperatures drop and winter approaches, homeowners are busy checking off seasonal tasks—clearing...