The Dangers of Meth Labs in Your Home Although unfortunate, meth labs have been a growing problem throughout Colorado in recent years. In some cases, tenants have rented out homes to manufacture illegal drugs. In others, squatters have discovered unoccupied houses and...
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5 Things You Can Do This Weekend to Winterize Your Home
Here are 5 Useful Tips to Winterize Your Home Where has the time gone? We can hardly believe that we are in the final months of the year and that winter is just around the corner. For Colorado residents, that means rain, sleet, snow, and ice - and lots of it! Without...
Does Your Home Smell Like a Pot Farm?
Does Your Home Smell Like a Pot Farm? Ah, Colorado. Our state is home to the gorgeous Rocky Mountains, fresh air, four seasons, tons of wildlife, and…pot. Love it or hate it, the legalization of marijuana has stimulated our economy and it isn’t likely to go anywhere...
Does the Home You’re Selling Have Mold? Time to Call the Cleanup Experts!
Does the Home You’re Selling Have Mold? Time to Call the Cleanup Experts! Nothing has the power to scare off prospective home buyers faster than mold! Not only does mold look terrible, but it can also create an unpleasant and musty odor, negatively impact the...
Protecting Your Denver Home During Monsoon Season
Protecting Your Denver Home During Monsoon Season Denver’s monsoon season is no joke. Although we’re generally considered to be a pretty dry state (snow notwithstanding), the late summer months make up for it by dumping a whole lot of water on top of us. In fact, just...
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Before Purchasing a Home
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Before Purchasing a Home Buying a home is a huge decision. In order to feel fully safe and secure in your investment, you need to take certain steps to ensure that you’re purchasing a place that’s in good condition. While many...
Will Your Homeowner’s Policy Cover Water Damage?
Will Your Homeowner’s Policy Cover Water Damage? Water damages account for a large percentage of home insurance claims each year. Because water damage can come from a number of different sources, it gets classified in various ways and can fall under multiple areas of...
6 Quick Post-Fire Tips for Your Home
Here are 6 Quick Tips for Your Home After a Fire A home fire is catastrophic. The incident leaves you and your entire family rattled to the core, and it can be difficult to know where to begin in evaluating the damage, beginning repair and salvaging efforts, and...
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home Water damage in your home is never expected but it can happen to anyone! This is a problem that is dreaded by a lot of property owners and renters. The average cost of water damage is about $20,000 per 6 inches. Keep...
Cleaning up Water Damage in Your Home? Follow These Tips
Cleaning up Water Damage in Your Home? Follow These Tips Now that the water has receded, it's time to act to prevent the damage from getting worse and restore your property. Do you know what to do first? Where to start? Depending upon the scope of the water damage as...
How to Avoid Flood Damage in Your Home
How to Avoid Flood Damage in Your Home We know that floods can happen anywhere. No one could have anticipated the vast residential and commercial damage done in the Colorado floods earlier this year. Therefore, homeowners all over the country would benefit by...