Hurricane season in the Atlantic brings with it a plethora of dangerous and devastating weather. But how does all of this get started?
Natural Disaster Preparedness With Pets
Sometimes natural disasters come at us with such little notice, but there are things you can do to prepare your pets before the disaster is even predicted! Read on to learn more about pet emergency care in a disaster.
Four Types Of Thunderstorms
Like other things in life, thunderstorms differentiate depending on certain conditions. Sure, we’ve got severe and non-severe storms, but are you aware that there are four different types of thunderstorms?
How Harmful is Soot on Appliances, Countertops, Walls, and Other Surfaces After a Fire?
Once a fire has been put out, you may feel that you are in the clear. This isn’t necessarily the case; while extinguishing a fire does indeed remove a clear and present danger to your home and your family, it leaves behind smoke damage, ash, and soot, all of which can cause long term damage on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mold And Mold Cleanup in Florida
Mold, every home owner’s worst nightmare. Not only does it look unsightly, but a mold infestation can be detrimental to your family’s health. In this FAQ we will answer common questions about how it grows, who it affects, and how to get rid of it.
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Closet Cleaning & Organizing
Although traditionally a spring cleaning chore, cleaning and organizing a closet can be done any time of year.
And no, keeping the door shut isn’t the best solution to a messy, disorganized closet, although it may give you moments of sanity that quickly disappear when you venture inside for that favorite pair of pants you haven’t seen in months.
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Protecting Important Documents
It’s natural. It’s human nature. You don’t really think about this very often.
What are we talking about? Water, fire and smoke damage.
When you do think about what may happen to your home, and then take action to prepare, what you do is usually minor and easy to do… such as turning off your outside water supply when winter approaches and testing smoke alarms and replacing fire extinguishers on a regular basis.
Take the Offensive Against Water Damage
Flooding is one of the biggest causes of damage to homes throughout America. As a result, the need for water damage restoration is great. The prepared homeowner will take certain precautions to minimize the effects and influences of flood damage. Although a flood may come despite those preparations, this homeowner is well-prepared to begin the restoration process, work with their insurance company, and not be overwhelmed by the task looming before them.
Professional Soot Removal Is Key!
When a fire happens in any residential or commercial property, smoke and soot become major issues that need to be taken care of quickly. Smoke and soot damage goes way beyond what the human eye can see and seeps deep into all parts of a property’s structure, insulation, furniture, and appliances. There are plenty of places smoke and soot damage that you may not ever consider.
Mold Growth 101: How To Keep Your Home Safe
Mold is a disgusting, fast-growing villain that can spread within just 48 hours of water damage. In walls, under sheetrock, in cupboards, on ceilings, and all sorts of other places, mold can be found just about anywhere if it is in the right conditions. However, you might not know what these conditions are, how to recognize mold, or what to do about it if you find it. Below, we have compiled a simple mold crash course to keep you informed and at the ready in case of mold damage in your home.
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