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 […]

How To Put Out Electrical Fire At Home

Though Californians think of wildfires as the main threat to their homes, electrical outlet fires and fires caused by other electrical equipment actually burnt more acres than wildfires did in 2015. Plus, an electrical fire in the home is often a more immediate danger than a wildfire and may lead to panic. The first thing […]

Preparing for Water Damage Restoration

About 20 percent of all insurance claims are related to water damage of some kind. Damage to property due to floods and excess water can interrupt businesses, resulting in the loss of sales and customers.  The annual cost to insurance companies for water damage is around 2.5 billion dollars.  This is a lot, especially considering about 93% […]

Steps Of The Water Restoration Process

In the event of water damage in your home, the best thing to do is call a water damage restoration company. The first forty-eight hours of a water damage event are when most of the damage to your home will occur. The longer the water sits, the more expensive the cost to repair your home will […]

10 Signs it’s Time to Replace Your Siding to Avoid Water Damage

Water Damage Due to Siding Issues Your home takes quite a beating during the rainy season. Siding’s purpose is to protect the exterior walls of your home, meaning it is supposed to prevent the elements from getting through to the inside of your home. Functional siding is important for the health of your home.   Protect Your Interior with Your […]

What You Should Do If Caught in a House Fire

Raging flames are ripping through your home – a terrifying sight we all hope we never have to experience. But the reality is that many residential fires occur in the U.S. Cooking equipment alone accounted for an average of 172,100 home fires per year in 2012-2016. Here are tips to escape a fire if one ever occurs […]

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 […]

Ceiling Water Damage – Common Causes and Repair

When a stain is found on a ceiling, many homeowners may believe that this is a cosmetic issue.  Stains and blemishes on walls and ceilings are unsightly and it is common for homeowners to want these stains to be covered up immediately.  However, stains on ceilings don’t come out of nowhere.  If there is a […]

Flooded Apartment Tenant Rights

Coming home to an apartment flooded with water is a nightmare. What’s worse? A property manager or landlord that is ignorant of or negligent in their responsibilities should their property flood. Protect your family and your possessions by understanding your rights as a tenant should the unthinkable occur. While laws may vary from state to […]

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 […]