Removing mold in the kitchen after it’s established a stronghold is like fighting a war of attrition. Mold can get everywhere and continue to spread. The spores will take root on any surface that’s warm enough and moist enough and then grow out of control. Can you remove mold in the kitchen yourself? It is … Read more
A plumbing emergency can happen more often than you’d think. They are a part of owning a home that most homeowners don’t really love to talk about. If you’re a homeowner and you run into a plumbing emergency, you should do a few things as soon as the situation occurs in order to manage it … Read more
Mold is a problem in any home, and the summer is the ideal time for mold growth. Preventative measures to ensure your home is mold-free can help you manage your mold issues and stop growth before it starts. If you don’t stop it, you’ll need to determine how to clean your home thoroughly, which could … Read more
As a homeowner, you’ll quickly realize that DIY projects can save you a lot of money. However, a DIY project gone wrong could cost you almost twice as much as paying a professional in the first place. Roof tarping is a temporary measure that ensures leaks don’t propagate. If you’re doing DIY tarping, you’ll want … Read more
Water damage is a little bit of a mixed bag when it comes to insurance policies. Ultimately, it depends on the policy. However, the most common rental insurance policies only offer limited coverage for accidental water damage. Let’s take a closer look at what that means. What is Renter’s Insurance? Renter’s insurance provides some … Read more
Nobody wants to have a mold damage problem on their hands. But this environmental contaminant is common–approximately 70% of all homes have some degree of mold growth. And sometimes, catastrophic events like floods lead to significant mold growth. Modest mold cleanups can be done on your own, while major mold remediation is best left to … Read more
There may be a hidden danger lurking in your home’s damp, moist corners. Almost one-quarter of all asthma diagnoses can be attributed to mold in the home. Anywhere that moisture and humidity meet, there is a good chance that mold spores are present. You’ll find mold around leaky windows, old ceiling tiles, in carpets, and … Read more
Mold, a common fungus, grows best in warm, damp places. This means that a leaky pipe or a backed-up drain could provide cause mold after water damage. Homeowners should take some precautions to prevent mold from taking hold – saving their home and their health from the long list of ailments associated with mold exposure. … Read more
Since roofs are easily one of the most exposed parts of the house, they often sustain damages as a result of storms. This is when the need for roof tarping arises. It protects the home’s interior from being exposed to any leaks that may result from a damaged roof, which can poison the structural integrity … Read more
If your house has recently been flooded, it’s important to ask yourself: when is mold remediation required? Mold spores start to colonize within 24-48 hours of moisture exposure. As long as the moisture levels remain high indoors, you can expect the mold to grow at a staggering pace. If the problem gets out of hand, … Read more
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