If your yard is a soggy mess after a rainstorm, and you’re asking how to move water away from your house, you likely have a water drainage issue. While it may be easy to ignore, damp, wet landscapes can lead to damp, wet basements and bigger problems like water damage and a mold outbreak. One […]
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Smoke alarms are a critical part of a fire safety plan for a home and can alert you quickly of a potential fire hazard or risk. A false alarm however can be annoying, especially with the high-pitch chirp going on and on. What causes a faulty smoke alarm? Let’s take a look at the top […]
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Attic mold can take a homeowner by surprise, especially since the attic is a space in a home that is most likely to be ignored. After all, out of sight, out of mind. Homeowners rarely spend time in their attic, aside from a few times a year to store decorations or other household items. When […]
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While a broad term for various species like aspergillus or penicillium, many property owners ask: is white mold dangerous? Though often confused with harmless efflorescence, white mold can indeed be problematic for homes and offices, warranting understanding of its potential health risks. White mold looks white and powdery and can appear on many different types […]
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Commercial building water damage has a greater impact than a water loss at a residential property. Office building water damage is more complex not only because of the size of the property but also because of the complexity of the mechanical systems. When a water loss strikes, the consequences of water damage in a commercial […]
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Flash floods. Burst pipes. Tropical Storms. Leaking dishwasher. Sooner or later you may experience water damage and need both water mitigation and water damage restoration services. But what is the difference between the two? While both services share some similarities, water damage mitigation is typically the priority after a water loss as it safeguards the […]
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Immediately following a fire, flood, or another disaster, you understandably will be feeling stress and frustration. After all, your home is now in chaos, and it can be hard to imagine how to get your home back to “normal”. The important thing after a loss at your property is to know how to document damages […]
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Many homeowners are naturally DIYers and are well versed in home projects like installing new flooring, repainting rooms, and even installing plumbing fixtures. When a mold issue arises, DIYers may be tempted to attack the problem themselves to avoid hiring a professional mold remediation company. In some cases where a mold issue is minimal and […]
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Winter can be a beautiful and cozy time of year, especially after a fresh snowfall. Winter can also be tough, with severe winter storms bringing frigid temperatures, high winds, ice storms, and power outages. While most power outages last only a few hours, winter power outages can sometimes last for a day or two. Snapped […]
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When people think of floods, they think of rivers flooding in early spring or tropical storms pouring inches of rain in the summertime. The truth is flooding is a year-round risk, especially with melting snow. In the mid-Atlantic, we are no strangers to heavy snowfall, and when it rapidly melts with rising temperatures, it can […]
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