share…Flames from Boat Spread and Cause Fire Damage at Nearby Property House fires usually start from inside the home, typically in the kitchen. Common causes include unattended food on the stove, curling irons, candles and space-heaters. However, fires can also start outside the home and spread to other properties. This was the case in a … Read More »
3 Most Common Causes of House Floods
share…3 Most Common Causes of House Floods Floodwater can cause devastating amounts of damage, rendering a home virtually unlivable while creating conditions for dry-rot and mold. Understanding what leads to a flood is one of the most effective methods for preventing one from ever occurring; by knowing how and when a flood can start, homeowners … Read More »
4 Reasons Mold Testing Is Critical after a Flood
share…4 Reasons Mold Testing Is Critical after a Flood Standing water is rarely the only destructive force during a flood. Depending on the cause, floods and water damage can lead to many complications for home- and business owners. One of the most serious threats is the growth of mold. Mold can cause severe allergic reactions … Read More »
3 Smart Ways to Respond to a House Flood
share…3 Smart Ways to Respond to a House Flood Floods can be a nightmare for home- and business owners. They can result from a number of causes, from heavy rains to plumbing leaks. Although no one can control the weather, there are certain steps that property owners can take to reduce the chances of a … Read More »
3 Common Habits That Lead to House Fires
share…3 Common Habits That Lead to House Fires The average home is packed with flammable materials—from curtains to paper and even certain types of clothing. These are often the sources of fire. Although many homeowners will never have to experience the devastation of a house fire, it is best to prepare for the worst. Fires … Read More »
4 Risks Associated With Flood Damage
share… 4 Risks Associated With Flood Damage Floods can range in intensity from small nuisances to major catastrophes. Depending on the cause of the flood, water damage is often costly to repair and can incur countless amounts of property damage. When home- or business owners attempt to fix problems alone, the damage often becomes … Read More »
Can It Be Saved? Wet Documents, Books and Photographs
share…Can It Be Saved? Wet Documents, Books and Photographs Along with damage to plumbing, roofing and other areas in the home, one of the greatest concerns when it comes to flooding is the risk of loosing books, photos and important documents. Paper and photographic film can easily become waterlogged and destroyed if one isn’t careful … Read More »
3 Common Causes of Raw-Sewage Backups and Spills
share… 3 Common Causes of Raw-Sewage Backups and Spills As anyone who has experienced a raw-sewage backup can attest, concern for the cause of the incident is often lost in the stress and headaches involved in the aftermath. With the odors and damage to property, it’s not an accident to forget. While there are a … Read More »
Dehumidification: The Most Important Part of Water-Damage Recovery
share… Dehumidification: The Most Important Part of Water-Damage Recovery Flood drying requires a number of critical steps to ensure an area is entirely free of water, debris and harmful substances. Dehumidification is one of the most important flood-drying steps because it addresses an often invisible threat: the level of water in the air. … Read More »
Fire Prevention 101: How You Can Protect Your Home
share… Fire Prevention 101: How You Can Protect Your Home No homeowner wants to experience a house fire. With the potential destruction from flames and smoke, it’s one of the worst experiences anyone can go through. Fires are also, unfortunately, some of the most common—and the most deadly—disasters a person can suffer. MSN … Read More »
