What is that musty smell? You ask yourself this while crinkling your nose when you walk into your bathroom. This smell didn’t exist a few weeks ago. The truth is that this scent usually indicates a mold problem. If it’s just a small amount of mold you may be able to take care of it on your own with a few safety precautions. If it’s an infestation, that’s another story. You’ll have to call a mold remediation … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About the Mold Remediation Process
Tarping a Roof and Other Emergency Repairs to Take Care of After a Storm
It seems like every day there’s breaking news about some sort of major weather event. From devastating hurricanes and tornados, to raging monsoons and bomb cyclones, people all across the United States are impacted by the wrath of Mother Nature. Are you prepared for the next major storm? When a major storm rolls through, it often leaves plenty of damage in its wake. During the aftermath, insurance companies are … [Read more...]
5 Factors That Affect Water Damage Repair Costs
Water is a force of nature to be reckoned with and has the amazing power to both create and destroy anything in it's path. It created the Grand Canyon, it keeps us alive, and unfortunately, it can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. If you live in a snowy, but affordable city like Minneapolis, Minnesota or a rainy city like Miami, then listen up! If your home has water damage, repairing it immediately … [Read more...]
Flood Damage Restoration: Everything You Need to Know
Between Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the combined cost in losses was over $270 billion. And while 200 million Americans are at risk of flooding caused by nature, just as many floods occur as a result of household plumbing. Regardless of the reason, cleaning up the mess left on your floor is a time-sensitive process. If you're reading this, it's likely that you live in a city with flood issues. This could … [Read more...]
Why Time Is of the Essence When It Comes to Fire Damage Restoration
Startled by the sound of a fire alarm going off, you're suddenly awake in the middle of the night. You rush out of bed and get yourself and your family out of the house. Once you and your family are safe, you call the fire department to come and calm the flames. After the smoke clears and the fire department leaves, you see your belongings covered in soot and water. It can be overwhelming seeing the damages that fire … [Read more...]
In the Calm After the Storm: How to Check Your Home for Storm Damage
When Mother Nature hits, your home is often in the path of destruction. Storm damage, however minor, can cause expensive long-term problems when repairs aren't carried out quickly. High winds, heavy rain, flooding, and even lightning can all cause damage to your property. From water running down roof beams into the walls to debris damaging windows, there are many ways a storm or hurricane can damage your … [Read more...]
Saving the Memories: Fire Protection Tips for Your Valuables
No one wants to think about it, but it happens every day. The National Fire Protection Association said that emergency crews respond to more than 350,000 house fires per year, and more than 2,500 people die each year in the U.S. due to fires. Fire protection is crucial to your peace of mind and your family's safety, but it's not only the people that you need to keep safe. After you and family pets, fire victims want … [Read more...]