Bathroom Mold Warning Signs and Prevention Tips The bathroom is the most common room in a household where you would typically encounter a mold problem. Dealing with mold in your home can be an incredibly stressful experience no matter what room of the house it is in. When mold continues to grow without being removed and handled properly, it can lead to structural damage in your home and even health issues for [...]
Experiencing water damage can be a devastating experience for both homeowners and business owners. However, experiencing water damage in commercial buildings comes with additional problems that are different than the problems you may encounter with residential water damage. When experiencing water damage, it is important to mitigate the situation accurately and quickly so there are limited health risks for employees and customers, and there is no lasting financial burden for the building or company. [...]
Post Fire Checklist for Your Home Dealing with a fire in your home can be traumatic for your family and devastating for your property and belongings. During the chaos following a home fire, it’s common for people to forget the steps they should take to make sure their home and family can recover as quickly and as safely as possible. Use this post fire checklist for your home to remind yourself and your [...]
Is There Mold in Your Home or Business? Is there mold in your home or business? That is a question most homeowners and business owners never want to ask. You might not be aware that there are mold spores circulating through the air at any given time. However, mold typically doesn’t cause damage until it finds a damp and hospitable environment to start reproducing and become visible. For homeowners, mold growth can be [...]
6 Hidden Signs of Water Damage in Your Home As a homeowner, experiencing water damage can be an extremely stressful situation. It’s important to address any water damage as quickly as possible. Repairing water damage before it gets too severe can save homeowners money, time, and increased stress. However, it can sometimes be hard to tell when you have a case of water damage. Be on the lookout for these 6 hidden signs [...]
Fireplace Safety Tips to Avoid Fire Damage in your Home For many homeowners, having a fireplace means staying warm and cozy on colder nights and enjoying a relaxing ambience in their home. However, having a fireplace in your home comes with a lot of responsibility and maintenance. To keep your fireplace operating properly and safely, it requires everyone in your home to be well educated on safety precautions. Here are some fireplace safety [...]
For many homeowners, the traumatic experience of a home fire is all too familiar. If you have never experienced one yourself, you may think after the fire is put out, the cleanup process is smooth sailing. However, having an easy cleanup is often not the case when soot is involved. So, what exactly is soot and why is it dangerous for your home and your family? Let’s find out. What [...]
Experiencing a home fire can be traumatic for everyone involved. The aftermath is filled with families putting their lives and their home back together piece by piece. A big part of cleanup after suffering from fire damage is getting rid of the smoke damage and odor after a fire. Plastic and other materials that are burned in the fire can lead to a lasting odor throughout your home that is difficult to remove. The smoke can be absorbed by materials [...]
One of the main causes of water damage in homes is due to pipes freezing and bursting. When the pipes in your home freeze, even the smallest of cracks can allow hundreds of gallons of water to come pouring through into your home. The flooding can cause severe water damage to your home and even lead to mold growth in your home. To help, follow our guide on how to prevent frozen pipes from causing water damage in your home. [...]
Slow Cooker Fire Safety Tips January is National Slow Cooker Month. The slow cooker or otherwise called the crockpot has gained popularity over the years. It has become a common household appliance for many homeowners due to its convenient nature. The slow cooker is the ideal appliance for homeowners with busy lifestyles because it requires little attention. You typically put in all the prepped ingredients, turn to the appropriate setting, and then let it cook for a few hours [...]
