Water damage is one of the most common — and costly — home repairs. Here's what your policy may not protect against, and how you can avoid major headaches.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Water damage is one of the most common and costly home insurance claims. Water damage and freezing claims account for 24% of all ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine ...