Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
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Do you have flood insurance?
Do you have flood insurance? I was told that water from the ground is only covered under flood insurance. Water from a broken pipe would be covered under regular insurance.
Unless you have flood
Unless you have flood insurance, and most people don't unless it's required because you live in a flood zone, it most likely will not be covered by insurance.
Do you know what, exactly, is causing the drainage problem? Sometimes it is just a matter of building up the ground around the foundation so it slants away from the house. Or if you have a lot of free-standing water that's causing the problem, you can install a French drain.
I had drainage problems in my backyard (driveway was flooding) and put in a French drain, which allows the water to drain underground, away from the house.
It really depends...
It really depends... depending on how the water is getting into the house and what type of coverage you have on your policy. Call your insurance company and file a claim. They will get an adjuster out to determine if it is covered.