This is a picture of a job I managed this past weekend. This small pipe caused over $20 thousand in damage. Not a pretty picture! Over the course of these past few days I have talked to a number of homeowners who explained how they found the water leak in their homes. Almost all of […]
Cold Weather Alert (Watch out for freezing pipes!)
Many of us believe that it will never happen to us. But people who have experienced a water loss in the past have a slightly different outlook. There are so many variables that can contribute to water damage that believing it will never happen, may not be the best approach. Old pipes, frozen pipes, running […]
Whose advice do you take?
With so much talk going around about carpet cleaning, whose advice do you take? You might hear someone say, “Don’t damage your carpet by having it cleaned too much!” Or “If you clean your carpets once, they just get dirtier faster.” But what if you see an article on the internet talking about the necessity […]
“The Subtle Destroyer” Is Your Home Safe?
It’s that last thing you want to think about… And it can be the most subtle yet destructive threat to any home – Mold. The reality is many forms of fungi like “Saprophytic Fungi” (one of the most common) contribute to large scale organic decomposition. Scientists have discovered nearly 3000 different fungi variations commonly seen […]
Battling Allergies or Dirty Carpets?
I’ll bet the last thing you think of when you are battling allergies is “clean my carpet.” Yet, it has actually proven true. Even something as simple as vacuuming your carpets monthly, or sweeping hard floors can lower allergy risks and other health detriments. I have talked to a number of people about dust and […]