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April 19, 2022

The 3 Categories of Water

It’s never good news when water leaks, floods, overflows or seeps into places it doesn’t belong. But some types of water can pose more problems than others. If you are facing a soggy cleanup, it’s important to understand the three categories of water damage as defined by ...

Water Damage

April 13, 2022

Even After The Snow Melts

The phrase “spring thaw” conjures up images of snow piles shrinking and icicles drip-dripping. All that melting snow and ice can create issues with a home’s foundation and basement. But when spring approaches and the snow is gone, no problem, right? Wrong. Even in seasons with less-than-average snowfalls, spring ...

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February 22, 2022

5 Innovative Materials to Weatherproof Your House

No matter where in the country you reside, weather will be a threat to undermine your home. Whether it be heavy moisture along the coasts, extended sun in the southwest, brutal winds across the plains, or snow in the mountain regions, homes must be constructed to withstand the forces of ...

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January 24, 2022

How to Protect Your Home From Water Damage

Your home is built to keep you and your family out of the elements. Water is one of the most damaging elements to your home. According to industry experts, about 14,000 people in the United States have a water damage emergency every day. As you can see, water damage ...

Water Damage

August 5, 2019

Real Estate Transaction Panic: How To Look For The Problem

Facilitating a real estate transaction is difficult enough without having to deal with mold. The bright side is that there are options on how to present and deal with a mold issue. No matter if you are buying or selling a home or are an agent helping your client through ...

June 6, 2019

Residential Drainage And Moisture Problems

Wisconsin is known to get heavy spring rains and storms. This precipitation can wreak havoc on the roads and also cause flooding across the counties, including in many residential yards. Homeowners living in low floodplains can experience flooding in their yards, but it can also flood their homes without proper ...

March 19, 2019

AdvantaClean Don't Just Bleach It: Mold 101

We’ve been in this industry for a while now, and it never fails to surprise us when we learn that folks simply try to just use bleach to eradicate mold growths in their homes. While the pungent chemical may seem like a good option to rid a surface of ...

August 20, 2018

Mold Concerns In Your Home

There are over 2000 different kinds of mold and it can be difficult to differentiate between them. Some molds are allergenic, meaning if you are allergic to them and are exposed to them, you may suffer an adverse reaction. Other molds are toxigenic and their effect on health can be ...

May 3, 2018

Spring Rain Can Cause Mold

We have all heard the old adage of what April rains bring in May. However, less widely known is the much less pleasant side of Spring showers…mold. Mold can often be a troublesome side effect of wetter and warmer weather. As most people know, mold regularly appears whenever moisture ...

January 23, 2018

The Basics About Mold Removal

If you've ever dealt with mold in your home, you know it's unsightly, it can grow on almost any surface, and it's hard to get rid of. Mold releases particles that can cause headaches and aggravate asthma, allergies, and other sinus problems. The fungi spread easily via ...