The Steps of Drying Water Damage to Drywall If you’ve experienced water damage to your home, it likely spreads further than the eye can see. You know that you need to dry out your possessions and carpet, but have you thought past these more obvious concerns, to where...
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Furniture Cleaning & Restoration Process
What happens to my Furniture during Restoration? If you’ve recently experienced a fire or flood, you likely ended up with some furniture that you wanted to keep, but that had water, fire, or smoke damage, and needed to be restored by a professional restoration...
Can I save my carpeting after a flood?
What to do with your carpet after a flood If you’ve recently experienced flooding in your home, you may be wondering what can and cannot be salvaged. The danger, when it comes to water, is mold. Mold can be very bad news, and can cause everything from mild allergy...
How to Identify Ceiling Water Damage
What is Ceiling Water Damage? Picture it... a major storm passes through and the rain comes down hard. Suddenly water is dripping from the ceiling. You scramble to find a pan or a pail or a bucket to collect the water as it drips from the ceiling. Or perhaps you...
How to Protect Pipes From Freezing and What to Do If They Burst
Pipes Freezing in Winter: Why they Freeze, How to Prevent it, and What to Do if they Burst No one wants to deal with a burst pipe. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) estimates that burst pipes can cause in excess of $5,000 in water damage,...
Sprinkler Winterization
Protecting your Sprinklers during Winter Preparing your home for winter is an essential step to take annually in order to avoid costly repairs, and it's important not to forget the things that need winterized beyond the walls of your home. Sprinkler winterization is...
Fall Cleanup Prevents Water and Mold Damage
Fall Cleanup Prevents Water and Mold Damage Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. As days get cooler, thoughts turn to baking pumpkin pie and watching football. Autumn also means that it is time to get your home ready for winter. Most people wait too long and run...
5 Best Practices After a Monsoon
5 Best Practices After a Monsoon If you find yourself dreading monsoon season, you can take solace in knowing that you are absolutely not alone. Every year, families work together to ensure the safety and security of their household. Monsoon Safety Awareness Week is...
Watch Out For These Mold Warning Signs
Watch Out For These Mold Warning Signs When left unchecked, accumulated moisture around your home can quickly cause mold growth in various areas. Even if this mold doesn’t end up being toxic, the spores that enter your home's air can cause respiratory issues,...
5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Attic
5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Attic Most homeowners understand that they must be diligent when it comes to preventing water damage in their home. When leaks and the accumulation of water goes unchecked, it can lead to costly repairs and a great deal of...
Staying Safe During a Monsoon
How Your Home and Family Can Stay Safe During a Monsoon As you’ve probably learned from either your own personal experience or by reading our blog, water damage can have devastating consequences in your home. The problem is that many homeowners and renters don’t...
6 Sources of Water Damage in Your Home
6 Sources of Water Damage in Your Home As you've probably learned from either your own personal experience or by reading our blog, water damage can have devastating consequences in your home. The problem is that many homeowners and renters don't understand where...