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April 14, 2022

How to keep pollen out of your home.

As spring approaches, people look forward to the sunny days that lead to green trees, birds chirping, and flowers blossoming. However, this beautiful time is ...

Tips

April 8, 2022

What to Do Before and After a Hurricane

When it comes to natural disasters, hurricanes are some of the most destructive and most common near the coasts of the United States. They can ...

Tips

April 4, 2022

Can Mold Grow in My Garage?

When you think of mold, you often think of damp basements, creepy crawl spaces, or ancient attics. It’s uncommon for garages to be high on someone’s priority list when looking for a mold infestation. But your garage can be just as susceptible to mold as any other place ...

Mold

March 29, 2022

What is the Water Damage Cleanup Process After a Tornado?

Going through a natural disaster like a tornado can be pretty traumatic. Even if you went to a storm shelter instead of staying home, the damage you’ll see when you return could be enough to shake you to your core. Tornados can uproot trees, knockdown power lines resulting in ...

Water Damage

March 16, 2022

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning- The Why and Who Air quality may seem trivial when you consider keeping your commercial building functional. Can a few dirty air ducts really cause any harm? A building's air quality can affect more aspects of your daily operations than you'd think. Air duct ...

Air

March 8, 2022

Spring Cleaning Tips

The seasons seem to change faster and faster each year. As winter draws to a close and spring flowers begin to bloom, it’s time to start preparing for spring cleaning. However, in the rush to get everything ready for the coming months, it’s easy to forget to add ...

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March 3, 2022

How to Find a Leak in Your Home

Have you noticed your water bill has been unusually high lately? Are mysterious stains and smells appearing in your home? If so, you may have a water leak. If you think you might have a drip or a leak, it’s essential to check your home immediately. It may seem ...

Water Damage

February 23, 2022

Soot and Smoke Damage After a Wildfire

Wildfires are a hazard for many in America, especially on the West Coast. In particularly dry periods, wildfires can arise from any number of things. Since it’s pretty hard to predict when a wildfire will occur, you should try to stay well-prepared ahead of time.Unfortunately, your home can ...

Fire

February 16, 2022

The Value of a Good Sanitization Protocol at Work

Nobody enjoys getting sick or having to do business in unclean environments. Part of creating an excellent experience for your employees and customers is ensuring that you provide them with a place that they can be confident is clean and sanitary. The last thing you want for a new customer ...

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February 9, 2022

Why You Should Worry About Indoor Air Quality

As the winter months arrive, cool outdoor air often drives people inside their warm homes. Many people agree –– there’s not much better than relaxing indoors under a warm blanket on a cold winter’s day! However, gathering together in the warm indoors can have adverse health effects if the ...

Air

February 2, 2022

Winter Mold

Can Mold Grow in Winter? There is a myth that colder temperatures kill mold. They argue that you don’t have to worry about mold growth in the colder months. However, this is simply not the case.Contrary to popular belief, the environmental changes that can occur over the winter ...

Mold

January 26, 2022

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes this Winter

Winter can be a rough time for many reasons, and most people try to prepare ahead of time. However, one thing that can become forgotten when making these change-of-the-season preparations: water pipes. They may not seem like the kind of thing you need to worry about, but winter can be ...

Water Damage

January 19, 2022

Mold in Retail Stores

Toxic mold exposure can be a serious issue. While the Centers for Disease Control says there is no official correlation between mold and health, it has been observed that active mold growth can precipitate or worsen persistent health problems, primarily asthma, and allergies. Allergic mold reaction signs include coughing, sneezing ...

Mold

January 12, 2022

Is it Mold or Mildew?... Or is it Just Dirty?

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms like sneezing, sinus congestion, skin irritation, a runny nose, itching, asthma, or chest tightness, you may want to check your house for mold. Many people who have had mold in their home didn’t realize it could cause these symptoms until someone removed it ...

Mold

December 14, 2021

6 Things to Know Before Hiring a Mold Remediation Pro

People that live in old homes are far more likely to get mold and/or mildew somewhere in their homes. That doesn’t mean that people in newly built or refurbished homes can’t get mold, though. Any building could be susceptible to mold, but before you jump on the ...

Mold

December 8, 2021

What’s the Importance of Waterproofing my Basement?

Waterproofing your basement is a fundamental home improvement task. It’s just one of many things a homeowner must do to protect their family and the structural integrity of their home. Any home improvement job should include waterproofing basement walls and floors or maintaining the upkeep of a basement that ...

Water Damage

November 9, 2021

Don’t let Christmas Tree Syndrome Ruin Your Holidays

How to avoid creating a dusty environment this year Millions of Americans use the long Thanksgiving weekend to set up their Christmas tree and retrieve other holiday decorations. Unfortunately, these seasonal items can cause respiratory problems for many people, as we breathe in the mold and dust they have collected ...

Seasonal

August 5, 2021

What you should NEVER do when duct cleaning

Making sure the air quality in your home is at its best goes beyond changing air filters. And, as a well-meaning homeowner, you might be meaning to take some time (maybe this weekend) to clean your ducts on your own. But, unless you understand how duct pipes, flues, duct trunks ...

Franchise Tips

July 29, 2021

What can be saved after a fire?

Fires happen when you least expect them, and they can burn for a few minutes or for hours. Whether it's a small kitchen fire or one that destroys the second floor of your home, you aren't sure what you need to do when it's out. It's ...

Fire

July 27, 2021

HVAC Summer Maintenance and Tune-up Tips

The onset of every summer announces itself with soaring temperatures and humidity levels, forcing homeowners throughout the country to fire up their air conditioners to crank out cool air and keep their living spaces comfortable. Due to such a heightened use, it's critical to have your HVAC system maintained ...

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