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Common Commercial Sprinkler Malfunctions

As a business owner or property manager, keeping your commercial property safe and secure is a top priority. One crucial element of your property’s safety is the sprinkler system. Commercial sprinklers are designed to prevent fire-related disasters by automatically detecting and extinguishing a fire. However, sprinkler malfunctions can cause more harm than good. Not only […]

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Dangers of Standing Water

Whether it’s overflowing from rain gutters, or coming up through your basement floor after heavy rains, standing water is not only visually unpleasant, it can create numerous problems if left untreated. Not only does this type of moisture attract insects and bacteria, but unchecked moisture levels in your home can also lead to costly structural […]

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How to Repair Water-Damaged Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen is full of water hazards — leaking refrigerators, dripping faucets, spilled food and drinks, and even burst pipes. These water hazards can lead to disaster for a kitchen, especially kitchen cabinets. Water-damaged kitchen cabinets can become stained, warped, and bubble – all unsightly issues that can lead to thousands of dollars in repair […]

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How to Tell If You Have a Water Leak Underground

Are you worried that you might have a water leak somewhere on your property? It can be hard to know if and where you have a leak, especially when it’s underground. If left undetected, an underground leak can cause serious damage to your yard, foundation, and your basement. The good news is the signs of […]

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Dishwasher Leaks: Repair & Cleanup

Dishwasher leaks can cause more issues than a simple puddle in the kitchen. Over time, a leaky dishwasher can lead to water damage and expensive, messy repairs. The water leaking from the dishwasher can damage the flooring in the kitchen as well as the subfloor. If left alone, this water can lead to an even […]

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What Causes Sewer Backup?

A sewer backup is one of those things a homeowner wants to avoid at all costs. Not only is it unpleasant and a real mess to clean up, but it also poses a health risk to both humans and pets since it contains contaminants and viruses. It can also cause thousands of dollars in damages […]

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How to Prevent Your Sump Pump Line from Freezing

As a homeowner, you rarely wonder whether a sump pump can freeze. When installed properly, they just do their job and help prevent basement flooding. During the rainy spring and summer months, they easily pump water away from your home and help prevent flooding from rainwater seepage. The winter months, however, can become troublesome with […]

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Measuring Wall Moisture After Water Damage

Whether an overflowing appliance or a deluge of rain, water damage is a common occurrence for both home and business owners. Wet carpeting, wood floors, cabinets, furniture, and especially drywall can take days or weeks to dry out, and that’s just what you can see with a visual inspection. Measuring wall moisture is one way […]

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How to Tell if Water Damage is New or Old

For home and business owners, discovering water damage is never good news. With most types of water damage, whether old or new water damage, it’s important to take action quickly to avoid extensive damage to your home or business. How can you tell the age of water damage? There are key signs to look for […]

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How Hard Water Damages Plumbing and Appliances

A home is one of the biggest financial investments you can make so it’s no surprise you want everything in the home to operate smoothly, especially your plumbing system. Between burst pipes, aging hot water heaters, and leaking faucets, water damage is a real risk. One of the silent risks many homeowners never think about […]

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