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October 6, 2022

Don’t Let Water Damage Lead to Mold

While they prefer warm, moist environments, mold spores exist nearly everywhere. It doesn’t take much for mold to grow, either. Even slight moisture can ...

Water Damage

September 28, 2022

Watch out for these water damage culprits

Water damage is a serious issue, and it doesn’t take much to cause it. A minor leak left untreated can be enough to cause ...

Water Damage

September 22, 2022

What You Need to Know About Air Duct Maintenance

If you don’t know why air duct cleaning is necessary, you may be tempted to put it low on your list of priority home maintenance tasks. But your home’s air quality may affect you more than you realize. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) says ...

Air

September 20, 2022

How Often Should Schools Have Their Air Ducts Cleaned?

As the school year kicks off, student health and safety should be everyone’s top priority. Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is a vital part of providing students with a healthy learning environment. Routine cleanings of the HVAC system are essential to maintain high IAQ at schools and commercial buildings ...

Air

September 12, 2022

3 ways to prevent mold during the rainy season

Mold growth is a significant issue, especially during the rainy season. Mold reproduces very quickly in warm, humid environments. It doesn’t take long for you to have a full-blown infestation on your hands, so you need to keep your home’s humidity levels in check. However, that can be ...

Mold

September 7, 2022

DOs and DON'Ts for Mold Removal in Your Warehouse

Floods, hurricanes, and natural disasters are bad for everyone. For those who own a business, the flood waters these disasters bring can lead to a significant loss in inventory. Not only can flooding in a warehouse lead to damaged goods, but failure to clean up water damage correctly can lead ...

Mold

August 30, 2022

Mold 101: What You Should Know

Have you found mold in your home? Sometimes it's easy to see in moist places like the corners of a shower. At other times, it's harder to find. It might be hiding beneath window sills, under sinks, or even behind the refrigerator. Wherever it's hanging out, it ...

Mold

August 24, 2022

Are Those Mold Removal Online Tricks Helpful?

Mold removal | Are the tips and myths on the internet true? From time to time, you may notice mold growing in different areas of your house or buildings. Once mold begins growing, it is very challenging to eliminate. According to the CDC, areas with moisture such as leaks in pipes ...

Mold

August 12, 2022

Why you shouldn't skip the inspection when purchasing your home - hidden mold

When buying a home, there’s a lot to take into consideration. You have to factor in location, square footage, accessibility, and more. And once you find the house you’ve been looking for and submit an offer, the list of things to consider continues to grow…it doesn’t ...

Mold

August 8, 2022

What Is a Moisture Barrier, and Do I Need One?

When picking out flooring or redoing the walls in your home, waterproofing is probably not the first thing on your mind. However, it’s more important than many people realize to make sure your home has the right water protection. You need a moisture barrier to prevent water from entering ...

Water Damage

August 4, 2022

Cleaning up after a kitchen grease fire

It’s not unlikely for a kitchen accident to cause a house fire. Since cooking is such a common culprit, there’s a chance that you’ll be dealing with a grease fire sometime in the future. But what exactly causes a grease fire? What is the best way to ...

Fire

July 27, 2022

How to Deal with Hidden Water Damage in My Attic

For most homeowners, the attic is a rarely-visited space, often holding sections of a home's HVAC system, piles of insulation, and possibly some storage boxes. It is a space that can easily hide water damage if not checked regularly. Water damage left unrepaired may turn into a much bigger ...

Water Damage

July 22, 2022

How Can Mold Affect Employee Productivity?

Mold in the workplace environment is a serious issue for both employers and employees. The presence of mold creates an unsafe work environment, and may even increase employee stress and decrease productivity. A safe work environment and high air quality is essential for employee performance and workplace satisfaction, so if ...

Mold

July 14, 2022

What is the Best Air Filter for My Home?

The indoor air quality (IAQ) of your home can be affected by many things. Pets, the number of residents, the square footage of your space, and several other factors all make a difference. But why should you care about your home’s indoor air quality? Does it really make that ...

Air

July 11, 2022

Can I Fix Water Damage On My Own?

A lot of things can cause water damage. Whether it’s from a burst pipe or the aftermath of a natural disaster, water damage needs to be cleaned up and restored as soon as possible. While you can fix minor problems on your own, water damage often goes deeper than ...

Water Damage

July 6, 2022

How Can Mold Affect My Children's Health?

Burst pipes, leaky faucets, and improperly sealed doors and windows can all lead to water damage. When left untreated, water damage can lead to wood rot and other, more serious forms of harm to your home. One of these more severe effects is indoor mold growth. While indoor mold growth ...

Mold

July 1, 2022

6 Tips for Fire Safety this BBQ Season

As the days get longer and the weather heats up, grill enthusiasts everywhere start readying their lighters. It’s not just grilling season, though – summer is also one of the busiest call seasons for fire departments. Why? If not handled properly, grilling is a significant fire hazard and starts many ...

Fire

June 29, 2022

Mold after Water Damage

With the warm summer months finally here, water damage and mold exposure can be a big problem for many households. Summer showers can bring on natural flooding, and leaky pipes can accelerate mold growth in your home, so it is essential to know the warning signs of mold growing in ...

Mold

June 23, 2022

How Do I Know When I Can Open My Business After a Fire?

You can take many precautions to implement fire protection and prevent commercial fires at your business. Still, no matter how many safety measures you take, the risk of a commercial fire is never zero. Commercial fire damage can cost business owners a lot of money and sets progress back significantly ...

Fire

June 14, 2022

Fire Safety and Preparedness Tips for Summer

Winter is often associated with house fires due to heaters and fireplaces, but summer brings its own set of fire safety concerns. Creating and practicing a fire safety and preparedness plan can help you protect your home and family. Top Tips for Summer Fire Safety The number one fire safety ...

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