House fires can cause more damage than burning down walls and destroying expensive furniture. Because smoke always contains carbon dioxide, monoxide, and soot, the smoke created by fires can also negatively affect anything that comes into contact with it. As such, there are several different types of smoke damage that can occur based on the …
While home-cooked meals taste great, those who aren’t careful in the kitchen are inviting danger to their homes because, in many places, cooking is the leading cause of home fire and home fire injuries. Fortunately, there are many methods of preventing kitchen fires and making your home a safer place for your family. To improve fire safety in your household, follow these tips for safety with kitchen fires.
Flooding is a traumatic event, and if one occurs at your home, it can cause considerable damages to your floor, such as: Breaking the floor away from the subfloor. Creates mold and mildew. Discoloration and staining of the floor. Ruining laminate flooring. Warping wooden planks. And other issues. In the event that a flood hits …
With the historic power of Hurricane Ida, many homeowners encountered flooding they may not have seen before. After calling 24 hr services to fix the damage, they might not be familiar with the flood restoration process after their basement’s first flooding. Here are seven vital tips to remember when dealing with Ida and any future …
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Most know that any amount of water damage to your Berks County home can lead to mold growth over time. However, you might be surprised if you have to call in a mold remediation technician because of new growth if you haven’t experienced any flooding recently. Unfortunately, mold’s an insidious issue that can creep up …
Has your business space recently been affected by some water damage? Unfortunately, water damage can strike at any time and can occur from natural disasters and various plumbing issues. More importantly, the effects of water damage can worsen shortly thereafter, so it’s very important that you take the proper steps to protect your employees and …
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After a flood or any significant moisture event in a home or commercial facility, it’s tempting to mop up the water yourself, dry the carpet, fix the leaky plumbing, get a new water heater, and think you’re all done. But if water damage has occurred, going on living with it could be hazardous. Today, we’re …
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• Remove any grass or weeds that are encroaching or growing in cracks on the driveway or sidewalk. • Continue this by giving a thorough cleaning with a pressure washer or the high stream setting on your garden hose to remove dirt and grime. • Once your driveway or sidewalk has dried, patch any cracks …
Read more Driveways and sidewalks need periodic maintenance, too.
Your home’s roof protects you, your family, and your entire house from nature’s elements. A roof requires regular care and maintenance in order to function properly and protect you for as long as possible. Of course, wear and tear is inevitable, all roofs wear out eventually. Which means you should inspect it at least twice …
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