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Dathage caused by melting snow and ice may not be covered by insurance policies. And typically, damage resulting from a lack of maintenance is not covered. "To avoid unw elcome surprises you should fullv understand the coverage of your home insurance policy," says Dolores Vokey, a home insurance expert with The Co-operators. "Some perils most people think are covered might flot be, depending on the insurance policy." Unfortunately, moisture leakage is practically soundless, therefore most homeowners don't know when their basement is filling up with water. The following is a list of tips which may help prevent a flood from ruining your property. * Landscape your property so the land siopes away from the foundation of your home. A new home wilI have land which siopes away, but yearS later, the earth seules flat. Res1hape this land by adding soul to çreate a decline away from the home. * Position eavêstrOughs so the water discharge§ well away ftom the house. 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