How Does Mold Affect The Lungs?

Mold is something everyone deals with; whether it’s from day old bread in your kitchen cabinet to mold found in your basement or bathroom from moisture. These fungi come in tens of thousands of different species and are can be harmful to some people as they can cause several different health effects. While exposure to […]

Where Does Mold Come From? The Main Causes of Mold in Homes

Believe it or not, more than half of American homes have an active mold problem. When left untreated, that mold can lead to severe upper respiratory issues, putting your family at risk. Though it’s possible to clean and remove mold once and for all, it’s far better to prevent it in the first place. But you can’t […]

Why You Need A Certified Water Restoration Company To Restore Water Damage

If you have just suffered a water damage event, there are a few reasons why you would want to hire a certified water restoration company. After any water damage occurs, the first question people usually ask is, is everyone safe. After that, the next question that they ask is who’s paying for this? The answer most […]

The Importance of Professional Mold Remediation

There is mold everywhere. It’s in the air you breathe, the office you work in, and the comfort of your living room. You cannot escape mold spores, to some extent. Without the right conditions, however, these spores cannot settle and begin to grow. It is that growth that truly causes harmful mold exposure in most […]

Black Mold On Your Bathroom Ceiling? Read This First

If you smell a sour odor in your bathroom, the solution may be above you. Bathroom ceilings are, likely, the first place your home that will develop mold. Few people notice and act on the mold immediately, which gives it the opportunity to spread to your tiles and grout. By the time you notice it, […]

Top Reasons Why You Should Make A Home Inventory Checklist

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You’ve worked hard to accumulate your belongings. Would you be able to remember all of your possessions if they were stolen or destroyed in a disaster? By taking the time to document your belongings before the unexpected happens, you can help ensure that you can fully recover afterward. Learn the biggest reasons why you should […]

Top Reasons Why You Should Make A Home Inventory Checklist

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You’ve worked hard to accumulate your belongings. Would you be able to remember all of your possessions if they were stolen or destroyed in a disaster? By taking the time to document your belongings before the unexpected happens, you can help ensure that you can fully recover afterward. Learn the biggest reasons why you should […]

Fire Department Operations – Q & A

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Q. Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof? A. As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof (called ventilation) slows the damaging outward movement, helps remove blinding smoke that obscures the actual fire, and enables fire fighters to fight the fire more […]

How to Remove Mold Stains from Clothes and Fabric

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Damp clothes or fabrics can easily be infested with mold if they’re not dried in time. If you’re in this situation, there’s hope! You can still save your moldy garments if the mold has only left a few spots. Here are a few general tips to remove mold from clothes and fabric. Read the labels. […]

Fixing Water-Damaged Hardwood Floors

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Water and wood floors don’t mix. If you’ve got standing water on wood floors, you’ll need to act quickly to avoid further damage and dangerous mold and mildew growth. Wood floors are rarely the same after significant water damage, but you can reduce repair costs with a few simple steps and a little elbow grease. […]