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All About Testing Indoor Air Quality Our health is dependent on the quality of air we breath. Most people spend almost 90% of their times indoors. Relying solely on HVAC systems to create and circulate healthy, breathable air. The thing about indoor air pollution is that you cannot visually see if it’s safe or harmful. The everyday air you breath inside of your home could be harmful without you knowing it. Even if you keep a clean and tidy household, indoor pollutants can still be lingering. Poor Indoor Air Quality Symptoms As humans, our bodies do a good job of naturally dealing with toxins and pollutants as we can heal ourselves from the common cold and flu. If you or other family members seem to always be sick on a regular basis, the air inside your home could be the cause. Some Common Health Issues Are: Headaches Respiratory issues (asthma, … Continued

Here are 12 Tips for Preventing a Fire Since 2010 there has been an average of 358,300 home structure fires per year in the United States. That’s nearly 1,000 home fires a day – and it can happen to anyone. Home fires cause on average over 2,560 deaths, 12,720 fire and burn injuries, and over $6.7 billion dollars in direct home damage. The truth is, most home fires are easily preventable. Take some time to secure the safety of your home with these 12 home fire safety tips. 1. Install Smoke Alarms Install smoke alarms on each level throughout your house, test monthly, and change your batteries twice a year. 2. Create a Fire Escape Plan You should have at least two exits from each main room, and practice it with your family. It’s also a good idea to create a meeting place outside of your house. 3. Create a … Continued

5 Things to do after flood damage No one expects or is prepared for a flood but it is one of the most common disasters. Flooding can happen if there’s excessive rain, massive pipe bursts, earthquakes, overflows, and a variety of other reasons. Water can easily become an unstoppable force that overcomes everything in its path. You can do nothing but wait this disaster out and work on clean-up after the flood has passed. If you take the right steps, you should be able to minimize the damage. Here are some suggestions that can help you with the flood damage: 1. Ensure Your Safety The first step is to ensure your safety. Water might look harmless on the surface, but it can cause extensive damage to your property. The excessive moisture can sink into the porous building materials and damage them from the inside. Floors become weak, drywalls become soggy, … Continued

Here’s How To Prevent Mold Water damage is difficult to clean up because water can sink into the building materials and linger for days if it’s not dried properly. The lingering moisture can compromise the structural integrity of the structures and weaken the walls and floors. One of the most troublesome consequences of water damage is mold. If you aren’t careful and don’t apply preventive measures immediately after the water is cleared, you will have to deal with mold infestation. How Does Mold Occur? In order to prevent mold, you need to understand how it happens. Mold and mildew are types of fungi that grow in damp and dark places. They’re a common consequence of water damage because excessive moisture can create an ideal environment for them to grow in. After a flood or a massive leak, water sinks into the porous building materials and the excess moisture or humidity … Continued

How To Cleanup Water Damage Water damage can cause continuous and extensive damage, so it’s important to clean it up as soon as you can. Most property owners prefer to leave this to the professionals because they have better tools and safety equipment. There are still some steps you can take to minimize the damage or secure your property until emergency water damage services arrive. Consider the recommendations mentioned below: 1. Check if Your Property is Safe to Enter Your first priority is to check whether the property is safe to enter. Flooding damage can compromise the structural integrity of your property. If you notice that your walls are bent and the roof looks unstable, you shouldn’t enter the property until it’s cleared by professionals. 2. Close the Water Source if You Can If the flood isn’t natural and is caused by burst pipes, try to shut off the water … Continued

Water Damage Prevention Checklist Modern building materials are quite resilient and can withstand a lot of damage. However, water is one of the most powerful forces of nature and even limited exposure to it can cause damage to your home. The best way to avoid home water damage is to stop it from happening in the first place. With some preventive steps, you can secure your home and guard it against leaks, plumbing failures, water backup, etc. You can’t really avoid natural disasters like floods and storms, but everything else is fairly preventable. 1. Assess your Exterior Drainage System Problems with the exterior drains and gutters are a common cause of basement floods and other such water-related damage. If the gutters on your roof are clogged and haven’t been cleaned for a very long time, the water that falls on the roof won’t drain away from your foundation. It will … Continued

Wet Carpet? Here’s What to Do. If you’ve experienced flooding, heavy rainfall or even a leaky bathroom, you might be facing carpet water damage. Knowing how to dry out wet carpet is useful, but it’s even more useful to understand the situation at large. Don’t spend hours trying to remedy a hopeless situation, but on the other hand, don’t forgo a little DIY treatment if the damage isn’t too bad. Follow the guide below, and streamline the clean-up process to save time, money and—most importantly—your carpet.   For Carpet Damage to Small Areas of Carpet or Area Rugs If you’re lucky, and if you’ve only faced standing water on a small area of carpet, you can quickly reduce the wetness by laying down several towels across the afflicted area, and step over them to squeeze out the saturated water. Assuming you caught the carpet damage rather quickly, you’ll likely be able … Continued

So, you’ve got a situation. If you’re noticing dampness near the tub, at the wall cracks or near the kitchen appliances, you need to act quickly. Flood water removal isn’t impossible as a solo effort, but you should take care in knowing the scope of your project. If your home has busted a pipe, is suffering from flood water or is seemingly leaking from somewhere, fear not! Follow the steps below to help you remedy the situation before calling a professional. Flood Water Immediacy: Shut Off the Water Stop. Before you do anything, you need to turn off your home’s water source. If your bathroom or kitchen is flooded, they’ll keep being flooded until you do so. If your kitchen or bathroom sink is leaking, turn off the knob located on its pipework. As for your home’s water supply, it can typically be found outside in your yard’s water maintenance line. If you’re having … Continued