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January 27, 2020

Do you know how to prevent burst pipes in your commercial building

You’re running a business and whether it’s large or small, there’s never a dull moment. As long as those moments are dry ...

Comm & Govt

January 23, 2020

Hidden Leaks in Your Home

You’re good about checking the places you see every day for leaks — but what about the nooks and crannies that you don’t always ...

Water Damage

January 21, 2020

Six Simple Ways to Keep Your Pipes from Exploding this Winter

Whether you’re a new homeowner or you’ve finally paid off the mortgage, if you live anywhere that the temperature heads below freezing, then this time of year is when you have to be thinking about freezing pipes or you could be stuck with a nightmare flooding situation. So ...

Water Damage

January 20, 2020

How to Prevent Washing Machine Overflows

There are a handful of machines in our homes that we can easily take for granted, and one of the biggest workhorses of them all can be the one that causes the most damage if it isn’t maintained properly: your washing machine. Think about all the moving parts and ...

Water Damage

January 19, 2020

The Three Categories of Water Damage & How They Affect Your Water Mitigation

No two water damage situations are created alike because no two commercial buildings are exactly alike. So when you’re facing a flooding scenario, whether it’s a localized flood cleanup that you can take care of with a mop and bucket, or a massive sewer cleanup that makes you ...

Water Damage

January 18, 2020

Radon Gas Health Symptoms to be Aware Of

Radon is a radioactive gas found in rocks and soil (and occasionally well water) from the natural decay of uranium. Tasteless, odorless and invisible, radon gas can occur in any home and go unnoticed for years. Radon enters homes through the soil under the house. It is sucked upward into ...

Radon

January 17, 2020

Water Saving Tips for Your Commercial Property

If you’re doing your regular P&L review and you’ve noticed that your facilities expenses are on the rise, it’s a great idea to look for simple ways to improve your maintenance efficiency and keep as much profit as possible on that all-important bottom line. We’ve ...

Comm & Govt

January 16, 2020

Three Steps to Fix Your Toilets and Avoid Water Damage

You probably take your toilets for granted -- whenever you and your team members are using something on a daily basis, it’s easy to forget that these basic fixtures in your facilities are essential to operations. Whether you’ve only got a single bathroom in your small business, or a ...

Comm & Govt

January 13, 2020

Control Your Indoor Humidity and Why It's Important

During the cold winter months, we can get so focused on heating our living spaces that we can easily forget how important it is to also control the humidity. When was the last time you thought about your home’s humidity – and even more importantly, have you actually checked it ...

Tips

January 13, 2020

Health Effects of Radon

Most of us are familiar with the risks associated with the colorless, odorless gas known as carbon monoxide, and it’s common to find CO detectors in homes across America. (Make sure you have a CO detector in your home if you don’t! For less than $20 you could ...

Radon

January 7, 2020

Common Causes of Water Damage in Commercial Buildings

When you’re running a commercial business, the last thing you want to have to deal with is water damage, but where there are buildings and there are people, eventually there’s going to be some kind of flooding issue, great or small. You’d rather be out making money ...

Comm & Govt

January 7, 2020

Is Air Duct Cleaning Really $99?

If you’ve ever gotten an email or something in your mailbox at home that advertises an air duct cleaning for a price that sounds too good to be true, then you’re probably wondering, “Is $99 air duct cleaning done by prefessionals?” We’re going to be straight with ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

December 30, 2019

Elevated Radon Levels: Now What?

Did you know that radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, just behind smoking? The EPA can tell you all about it. But we’re guessing that because you’re reading this particular blog, you’re already aware of the risks of radon, a colorless ...

Radon

December 23, 2019

What is on your Home's New year's Resolution List?

We talk all the time about New Year’s resolutions for ourselves and our families, but what about the place where you spend so much of your time: the place you call home? Whether you live in an apartment, condo, townhouse, or a single family house, there are so many ...

Home

November 8, 2019

The Cost of Testing My Indoor Air Quality

Have your employees been hacking, coughing, wheezing, sniffling or rubbing your eyes more than usual this fall? Maybe it’s not just seasonal allergies outside: maybe it’s your indoor air quality too. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization both warn against the significant health ...

Air

November 5, 2019

Is the Air in My Home Healthy?

Have you ever thought about how clean the air is inside your home? If not, you should -- the World Health Organization identifies air pollution as the top threat to humans’ health in 2019 and when you couple that with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s assessment that indoor air ...

Air

October 29, 2019

What Is Included in Air Duct Cleaning Services?

If you’ve been considering a professional air duct cleaning service but aren’t sure what to expect, the following guide will give you all the important information you need to know what is included in air duct cleaning services. Many business or homeowners have never considered this service so ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

October 17, 2019

Home Wellness Checklist

You’ve got a home, so no matter what you do to pay the bills, you’ve got a lot to do. Even the smallest home requires an incredible amount of attention to detail: everything from routine maintenance to the occasional major mechanical snafu which is bound to happen somewhere ...

Home

October 15, 2019

How to Prepare for Air Duct Cleaning

So you’ve finally made the important decision to have your air ducts and dryer vent systems professionally cleaned. Fantastic! You’re making a great investment into the overall health of the indoor environment where you live and work. It’s so easy for recirculated air to get filled with ...

Air Ducts & HVAC

September 12, 2019

Buying A House After Mold Remediation

You think you’ve finally found “the one” – the house that might become the home that you’ve been dreaming of. How exciting! But there are so many things to think about during the home purchasing process, especially if you’re considering buying a house after mold remediation has been ...

Mold