How to Prepare for Winter Storms
It’s no secret that winter storms can wreak havoc on your house, but with a bit of preparation, you can significantly minimize property damage. Storms during the wintertime can range from moderate snowfall to a complete white-out blizzard that lasts several days. These severe storms can include freezing rain, ice, sleet, and extremely low temperatures. […]
Water Damage: What is Contaminated Water?
One of the most challenging and stressful emergencies a homeowner can experience is water damage to their property. Whether flooding occurs in a confined space, like your laundry room or bathroom, or is dispersed throughout your entire home, water damage can be a decorating and overwhelming experience. Staying safe should always be your number one […]
What To Do When You Have Frozen Pipes
With winter fast approaching and the nighttime air getting colder, frozen pipes become more and more possible and pose a threat to your home. Pipes exposed to the outdoors or in your basement are susceptible to becoming frozen and have the potential to burst given the right circumstances. Burst pipes can cause significant water damage […]
How You Can Prevent Flooding in Your Basement
You can prevent flooding in your basement by implementing a handful of effective yet simple practices. One of the most disheartening things as a homeowner is discovering that your basement has flooded. Cleaning up and restoring water damage and mold can be incredibly challenging and dangerous, especially if it involves sewage. There are many reasons […]
Common Household Appliances That Could Cause Water Damage
One of the biggest fears of homeowners everywhere is the scary potential of water damage to their property. Water damage, in many cases, is preventable. Of course, some situations cannot be controlled, such as a flash flood or a burst pipe. But, a large amount of water damage cases are completely avoidable, like damage caused […]
3 Reasons Why DIY Mold Removal is Dangerous
If you are thinking about a do-it-yourself mold removal approach to your mold problem, you may want to reconsider for your safety. Between leaky roofs, damaged windows and doors, and faulty appliances or plumbing, there are many reasons why mold can grow in your home. In addition to being off-putting and displeasing, mold can cause […]
Fire Damage: Why Restoration Should Be Left to the Pros
If fire damage has affected your property, you are probably eager to get it back to its former state as soon as possible. Most homeowners are ready to move forward soon after a fire and leave the incident and trauma in the past. But it’s important not to be tempted into tackling the project yourself. […]
What You Need to Know About Your Sewer Main and Backups
There is never a good time for your plumbing to go out, especially if your sewer main starts backing up. Continue reading to learn more. Unfortunately, blockages can occur in city sanitary mains. If blockages are not detected promptly, sewage from the main can back up into your business or home through floor drains, which […]
Can Graffiti Cause Permanent Damage?
There are many effects of graffiti and vandalism, some of which may cause permanent damage to a wall if not handled immediately. Whether the graffiti on your home or business was a one-off, random attack or a thought-out malicious act of vandalism, you must deal with it swiftly; otherwise, you may be left with irreversible […]
The Scary Reality of Mold in Your Home
Hearing the phrase, “You have mold in your home,” is enough to scare any homeowner, and for a good reason. Mold is a fast-spreading fungus that causes numerous issues to your home and the health of everyone living inside. Getting rid of this problem entirely is incredibly challenging, especially for anyone else that’s not educated […]