--- title: Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services Blog (4) description: Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services' blog will give you information on preventing and recovering from various forms of damage in your home. (4) --- Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services, LLC - Established 1993 | NJ HIC #13VH01397100 | PA HIC #031647 **(609)520-8877** [![Cornerstone Blog](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png?width=414&height=62&name=Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png "Cornerstone Blog")](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/) - [Home](http://cornerstone-restoration.com) - [About](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/about-cornerstone) - [Our Process](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/our-process/) - [Team](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/team/) - [Testimonials](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/testimonial/) - [Affiliations](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/affiliations/) - [Restoration Gallery](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/restoration/) - [Water Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/water-damage/) - [Storm Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/storm-damage/) - [Fire Damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/fire/) - [Remodel](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/remodel/) - [Resources](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/resources/) - [Insurance](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance/) - [Insurance Managers](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-managers/) - [Insurance Adjusters](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-adjusters/) - [Insurance Professionals](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-professionals/) - [Claims Process](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/claims-process/) - [Insurance Tips](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/insurance-tips/) - [Blog](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog) - [Contact](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/contact-2/) - [Careers](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/careers/) - [FAQ](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/frequently-ask-questions/) # Blog ## [Types of Water Damage Commonly Covered by Insurance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/types-of-water-damage-commonly-covered-by-insurance) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 21, 2016 12:24:30 PM posted in [Insurance Coverage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/insurance-coverage), [Water Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/water-damage) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/types-of-water-damage-commonly-covered-by-insurance#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone-Blog-APR16-WaterDamage.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/types-of-water-damage-commonly-covered-by-insurance) For many homeowners, the fear of discovering [water damage](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/water-damage/) somewhere in their home is among their top concerns. This is because water damage can happen quickly, and can be expensive and challenging to fix.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/types-of-water-damage-commonly-covered-by-insurance)   --- ## [5 Tips to Prevent Dryer Fires](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-dryer-fires/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 14, 2015 9:01:56 PM posted in [Fire Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/fire-prevention) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-dryer-fires/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871612909-gif/blog-files/dryer-fires-293x300.gif)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-dryer-fires/) As a member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), Cornerstone is above all else concerned about your safety. We’ve seen an increase in dryer fires of late and wanted to make all aware how they can be prevented.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-dryer-fires/)   --- ## [5 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 10, 2015 9:01:32 PM posted in [Damage Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/damage-prevention), [Winter Storm Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-storm-damage) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871612794-jpg/blog-files/freeze-prevention-300x129.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/) What you need to know about frozen pipes at home.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/)   --- ## [Emergency Preparedness Can Save Your Life and Your Loved Ones! Are You Prepared?](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/emergency-preparedness/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 7, 2015 9:01:20 PM posted in [Emergency Preparedness](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/emergency-preparedness) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/emergency-preparedness/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871613634-jpg/blog-files/be-prepared-300x226.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/emergency-preparedness/) # # Be Informed - WHAT EMERGENCY? Find out what kinds of disasters are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. - WATCH/LISTEN/CONNECT Watch TV, listen to the radio or check online often for updates or official instructions as they become available. - STAY/EVACUATE Plan for both possibilities. In the event, use available information and common sense to determine if there is immediate danger and act accordingly.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/emergency-preparedness/)   --- ## [Fire Safety Tips and Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/fire-safety/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 5, 2015 9:01:18 PM posted in [Fire Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/fire-prevention) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/fire-safety/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871612544-jpg/blog-files/fire-safety-300x200.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/fire-safety/) The NFPA reports “only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!” That’s alarming! Yes, yes, pun intended. And although 71% of Americans have an escape plan in case of fire, only 47% of them have practiced it.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/fire-safety/)   --- ## [How to Thaw Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 2, 2015 9:01:01 PM posted in [Winter Storm Damage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/winter-storm-damage) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871613129-jpg/blog-files/frozen-pipes.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes/)  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes/)   --- ## [Cornerstone Appraisals & Restorations Sponsors Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge 2014](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/polar-plunge/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Mar 15, 2014 8:00:00 AM posted in [Cornerstone News](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/cornerstone-news) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/polar-plunge/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871613014-jpg/blog-files/harbor-shiver-polar-300x225.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/polar-plunge/) Cornerstone Appraisals & Restorations was one of the sponsors for a fun ‘Shiver’ Weekend which started Friday evening, March 14th with the Pre-plunge Party at The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. This year’s two very worthwhile charities chosen to benefit from the proceeds: Friend in Need, and Family Promise of Cape May County.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/polar-plunge/)   --- ## [Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services sponsors the Trenton Double Cross Half Marathon & 10K](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-restoration-sponsors-2/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Nov 13, 2013 9:01:00 PM posted in [Cornerstone News](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/cornerstone-news) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-restoration-sponsors-2/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/file-3871612434-jpg/blog-files/trentonhalfmarathonwaterstation1-300x188.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-restoration-sponsors-2/) ## On Saturday, November 9, 2013 runners took to the streets to show support to help rebuild the Jersey Shore as well as support for several other charities. Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services took part in the event, sponsoring a water station where volunteers were on hand to pass water to the runners.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-restoration-sponsors-2/)   --- ## [Cornerstone Expands to Southern New Jersey](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-expands/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 30, 2013 9:00:55 PM posted in [Cornerstone News](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/cornerstone-news) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-expands/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone-Blog-Image-SouthernNJ.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-expands/) Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services is pleased to expand our restoration and construction services to meet growing demands from homeowners located in, and home insurance companies serving, Southern New Jersey in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-expands/)   --- ## [George to the Rescue](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/george-rescue/) \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 31, 2012 9:00:43 PM posted in [Cornerstone News](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/cornerstone-news), [Home Restoration](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/topic/home-restoration) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/george-rescue/#comments-listing) [![](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hubfs/Cornerstone-Blog-GeorgeRescue.jpg)](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/george-rescue/) Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Station 100 Plainsboro Rescue Squad, Plainsboro, NJ, supplying construction materials and contributing a spectrum of construction services on the show, “George to the Rescue” starring George Oliphant.   [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/george-rescue/)   --- [\[fa icon="angle-double-left"\] Prev](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/page/3) [All posts](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/all) [Next \[fa icon="angle-double-right"\]](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/page/5) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - 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