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Q: Does homeowners insurance cover DIY mistakes?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather&mdash;not by homeowner errors.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common chimney problems?

• <div><p>Some of the most <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-chimney-issues-and-repairs.htm">common chimney problems</a> include:</p><ul><li><p>Creosote buildup</p></li><li><p>Chimney blockage</p></li><li><p>Deteriorating brickwork or stonework</p></li><li><p>Cracked chimney top</p></li><li><p>Damaged flashing</p></li><li><p>Flue liner damage or deterioration</p></li><li><p>Damaged chimney cap</p></li></ul><p>If you suspect you have a chimney problem, contact a masonry contractor for an inspection. </p></div>

Q: How do you remove smoke damage from a microwave?

• <div><p>To <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-get-rid-burnt-smell.htm">get rid of the smoke smell</a> in a microwave, scrape off any burnt food residue and throw it away. Next, warm a cup of water in a microwave-safe container for three minutes. Then, dip a microfiber cloth into a mixture of water and a couple of drops of dish soap and wipe down the inside of the microwave. Dry the inside of the microwave with a fresh cloth and let everything air out for three hours. </p></div>

Q: Can a fire-damaged house be repaired?

• <div><p>In most cases, yes, a fire-damaged house can be repaired. The only exception would be if a house fire leads to major structural damage. In that case, it might be faster and more affordable to knock down the house and start from scratch. In most cases, though, repairs are possible with help from a professional. </p></div>

Q: What happens to stucco in a fire?

• <div><p>All of the components of stucco are non-combustible, so the siding material won&rsquo;t ignite or spread fire to the interior of your home. However, it also expands and contracts with changes in temperature, so it will crack from long exposure to heat. Eventually, fire will spread through those cracks. Still, stucco is one of the best siding materials for fire protection and can keep you and your family safe for an hour, on average.</p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Jim’s service was excellent from start to finish. From the first outreach to finishing my washing machine repair, he was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would gladly recommend him to my family and friends…thanks so much Jim!
MASTRI SERVICES LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
We contacted Berardi Electricals through Angi, and Leo reached out to us right away.Leo came to our house within an hour, quickly identified the issue as water damage to the main electrical box, and explained that it was an emergency situation. He returned the following week, exactly as...
BERARDI ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC.
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Reviewed in September 2025
Went well. I thought that I might need a new trap or elbow since water was leaking. As it turned out, it was the sprayer that was leaking and not the elbow. The tech did not try to oversell me all new plumbing and I appreciate that.
Rodris Rooter LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Josh checked my wiring thoroughly. One of his guy accidentally cracked the drywall around a vent. Josh immediately arranged repair for me. This company is trustworthy,
Josh The Electrician
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Reviewed in September 2023
Everything went fine, until the end. Cleaning his tools he forgot to close the water in the garden, I didnâ t have water pressure until I realized that the water was running.!
Luis Septic Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
Steve did an excellent job. The price was reasonable; piano was picked up shortly after I put in my request; the repairs did not take long. Steve is extremely skilled and professional. My piano went from an eyesore to eye catching. He even repaired the bench. I highly recommend him.
Steve Oliver Pianos( Key Piano Service Inc).
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Reviewed in August 2016
Mike is a professional and great guy. We asked Mike to come out and do some work for us on our sink and another area of unknown water-related trouble in the house. Mike arrived on time (as always) and took care of everything for us, going above and beyond what you would ask anyone working on...
Mike Barrett Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2013
When our water pump stopped working, Pat came out right away and diagnosed the problem. Unfortunately for us, the problem was a need to replace the pump. He said he could do it on the weekend, but it would cost more. We scheduled it for Monday and made do over the weekend without water. Pat...
PRECISION PUMP SERVICE
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called several electrical companies in my area and Marrone was very prompt in replying. They arrived on tiem, diagnosed the problem I was having with several outlets and made repairs. I also asked them about a dimmer switch which I hadn't mentioned in my original phone call to them and theyr...
Marrone Electric
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Reviewed in June 2011
The company replaced a section of our gutter. They were EXCELLENT, very punctual, and did an outstanding job, not only of repairing the portion of our gutter which had been damaged, but of cleaning out the other portions for us. HIGHLY recommend them.
Emerald Seamless Gutter Corp
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