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May 24, 2021

How to deal with mold under the kitchen sink

If someone were to ask you where mold was likely to grow in your kitchen, what would be your top-of-mind response? Many people would probably ...

Mold

April 30, 2021

The Common Causes of Ceiling Water Damage

While water is life, it can cause some of the most devastating damage to your home. Natural disasters, pipe leakages and excessive rain are major ...

Water Damage

April 27, 2021

Why Mold Removal from Wood Is Harder Than You Think

Mold is a nagging problem that we all encounter in our homes frequently, however clean we are. It quietly sneaks in and, if humidity is present, combines with it to create a problem that requires urgent attention. Wood attracts molds because of its porous nature. The water it absorbs provides ...

Mold

April 16, 2021

Are there safe radon levels?

You work hard to keep your home clean and safe for your family. You change air filters and vacuum. Each month, you check the batteries in your smoke detector. In the showers, you scrub hard to eliminate any mold before it takes hold. Sure, you've heard about carbon monoxide ...

Radon

April 13, 2021

Natural disasters in America

Natural disasters can't be stopped once in motion and are typically unexpected despite forecasting. They also result in a devastating number of deaths and injuries. In fact, in 2019, there were 180 U.S. fatalities as a result of 20 natural disasters, making America the highest number of any ...

Fire

April 6, 2021

Common HVAC Noises

Your HVAC system in your home is one of the most important systems that operate daily. It maintains the proper airflow and temperature throughout your home, keeping you comfortable throughout the day. Like all other systems within your home, it comes with several parts and needs maintenance attention periodically. When ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

March 31, 2021

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Flood Damage?

Although your regular homeowner's insurance policy covers a variety of types of damage, including water damage from within your home, obtaining coverage for flood damage is a bit more complicated. You will generally need to purchase a separate flood insurance policy to adequately cover your home from flood damage ...

Flood

March 19, 2021

Tips For Preventing Winter Water Damage

For homeowners, every season comes with its own unique brand of home care based on the weather conditions. When spring, summer, or fall are happening, your home maintenance activities can be high on your priority list but not urgent. In other words, you can manage jobs such as planting a ...

Water Damage

March 11, 2021

Smoke Damage: The Effect on Your Health and Home Structure

Fire and smoke can cause considerable damage to your home, making it uninhabitable. Reverse the damages through professional services to restore safety in your home. Fire can erupt instantly without warning and rage on, destroying everything in its path. It can damage houses within the area it initially began. The ...

Fire

March 2, 2021

Mold in the workplace: All you need to know

Mold in the workplace can lead to grave health issues affecting individual employees and company operations. Here's all you need to know about the issue. Apart from a scientist studying mold, nobody wants to spend their days in a moldy work environment. However, mold is a natural part of ...

Mold

February 24, 2021

Steps To Take After A Flood

Water can cause a lot of damage to your home and threaten the safety of your family. Whether your home floods due to a broken water pipe or rising water outside, you may find yourself with extensive damage to your home and belongings. There are things that you can do ...

Flood

February 18, 2021

Can Common Household Products Kill Mold?

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 or even under the refrigerator. Wherever it's hanging out, it's a ...

Mold

February 15, 2021

What To Do When Faced With Common Home Water Issues

If you're concerned about the quality of your home's water, there are two issues to be considered. The first is a blockage that can lead to flooding and water damage. This type of water damage and/or sewage spills can be caused by pipeline root infiltration, sewage backups ...

Water Damage

February 12, 2021

How a Fire Affects Your Home

Fires happen in minutes and can burn your entire home in less than an hour, depending on the intensity of the flames and heat. There are other natural disasters that can cause damage to your home, including flooding, hurricanes, and tornadoes. It might be a hot oil that was left ...

Fire

February 2, 2021

Understanding what to do after an accident or natural disaster

While accidents happen without any warning, natural disasters, such as hurricanes, can come with a small window to prepare. The most important thing is the safety and well-being of yourself and your family. It's always a good idea to have a plan to reunite with your family after an ...

Fire

January 26, 2021

Can Snow Cause Water Damage

You know that heavy rain can cause damage, especially if you have roof problems. But, does snow cause water damage? In short, yes. Snow is crystalline, frozen water. When there's too much snow on your roof or in your gutters, it can cause several problems related to water damage ...

Water Damage

January 19, 2021

The Most Common Kitchen Hazards and How to Avoid Them

A home is not complete if it does not have a kitchen. However, the kitchen can potentially pose some dangers to anyone accessing it. Although there are common kitchen hazards we face, it is possible to avoid them. Common risks in the kitchen are; fire, electrical issues, burns, slipping, improper ...

Fire

January 12, 2021

How do you remediate fire damage?

Structure fires happen and are reported every 65 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But people usually think about fires abstractly. They occur in other places and to other people, rarely imagining that they could face the harsh reality of a fire in their own lives. However, the ...

Fire

January 6, 2021

Should You Seal Off Your Crawl Space Or Keep It Open?

Owning a home means that you need to maintain everything within that home, from the interior, the structure, and even the crawl space found below. For years, homeowners have tried to protect this area in different ways due to the growing concerns of mold, mildew, and deterioration in this area ...

Health

December 17, 2020

Can you Save Smoke Damaged Clothes?

Fire damage clean up | How to get rid of the smell of smoke on clothes As a homeowner, other than natural disasters, arguably the biggest threat to your investment is a fire. Whereas it may seem like an unlikely threat, data suggests otherwise. According to the National Fire Protection Association ...

Fire