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Cleaning
  • Which Disinfectants and Cleaners are Effective Against the Coronavirus? SARS-Cov-2, which causes Covid-19, is the newest virus to cause a global health crisis. As of date, a vaccine to protect people against the novel coronavirus is not yet developed, making it critical to defeat the virus with regular cleanings and disinfecting of surfaces. How ... Continue Reading
  • Proper Home Cleaning and Disinfection Methods to Protect from COVID-19 With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are prioritizing disinfection and cleaning more than ever. People want to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their homes from COVID-19 and the harm it can cause. But more than just cleaning must be done. Proper ... Continue Reading

Disaster Restoration
  • What is the Property Damage Insurance Claim Process? Did you know that if your property sustains damage from a natural disaster, you can file a property damage insurance claim and receive payment for the repairs? How to File a Property Damage Claim If you are unfamiliar with the property damage claim process, you may find ... Continue Reading

Disinfection
  • Which Disinfectants and Cleaners are Effective Against the Coronavirus? SARS-Cov-2, which causes Covid-19, is the newest virus to cause a global health crisis. As of date, a vaccine to protect people against the novel coronavirus is not yet developed, making it critical to defeat the virus with regular cleanings and disinfecting of surfaces. How ... Continue Reading
  • Proper Home Cleaning and Disinfection Methods to Protect from COVID-19 With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are prioritizing disinfection and cleaning more than ever. People want to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their homes from COVID-19 and the harm it can cause. But more than just cleaning must be done. Proper ... Continue Reading

Fire Damage
  • What to Consider When Buying a New Home with Previous Fire Damage Buying a home with previous fire damage may not be uncommon. Home fires are prevalent and, depending on the extent of the fires, lead to varying levels of fire damage. Here’s what to consider when buying a home that had been previously damaged by fire. How common are home ... Continue Reading
  • Helpful Tips for Home & Business Preservation What To Do If You Have Smoke or Fire Damage DO’S Blow off or brush-vacuum any loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes, and carpets. Cover carpeted traffic areas with towels or old linens to prevent additional soiling. Discard open food packages. The food could be ... Continue Reading

Fire Restoration
  • What to Consider When Buying a New Home with Previous Fire Damage Buying a home with previous fire damage may not be uncommon. Home fires are prevalent and, depending on the extent of the fires, lead to varying levels of fire damage. Here’s what to consider when buying a home that had been previously damaged by fire. How common are home ... Continue Reading

Flood Damage
  • What Causes the Most Damage During a Storm? In the United States, many types of storms tend to prevail, causing destruction ranging from minimal to massive. Falling precipitation has the potential to lead to serious water damage. Homeowners should be prepared by understanding what causes the most damage during various ... Continue Reading

Mold
  • How to Remove Mold from Walls: Tips From the Pros Mold is a naturally occurring substance and its spores can always be found in the air. It does not become a problem until the spores have encountered the proper environment, triggering mold growth. To grow, mold needs two things: a food source and a moisture source. When ... Continue Reading
  • Is It Safe to Sleep in a House with Mold? Albeit a natural substance, mold is not something you want to encounter in your home. It can result in property damage and present health issues to people who are exposed to the fungus. Mold is something that can easily grow indoors, though, so it is a common household ... Continue Reading

Residential
  • Do Centipedes in My Home Mean I Have Water Damage? Certain insects thrive in environments where moisture is abundant. A centipede is one type of bug that seeks out water in addition to food and shelter. Wherever all three life essentials are plentiful, centipedes will flourish. A home with centipedes may be a home with water ... Continue Reading

Water Damage
  • What Causes the Most Damage During a Storm? In the United States, many types of storms tend to prevail, causing destruction ranging from minimal to massive. Falling precipitation has the potential to lead to serious water damage. Homeowners should be prepared by understanding what causes the most damage during various ... Continue Reading
  • Tips on How to Waterproof Your Roof to Prevent Water Damage The roof of your home or building is an integral part of its structure. It keeps precipitation and other outside forces from entering the property, providing you protection from the elements. Roofs also help keep a structure intact, which is why damaged roofing is a serious ... Continue Reading
  • How to Protect Your Screen Porch from a Hurricane Living on the coast has numerous benefits, from having a gorgeous view to feeling and smelling the beautiful ocean breeze. But it also has its drawbacks: expensive housing and high risk for hurricane damage. Many coastal and southern homes have screened in porches to take ... Continue Reading
  • Helpful Tips for Home & Business Preservation What To Do If You Have Smoke or Fire Damage DO’S Blow off or brush-vacuum any loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes, and carpets. Cover carpeted traffic areas with towels or old linens to prevent additional soiling. Discard open food packages. The food could be ... Continue Reading

Water Restoration
  • What Causes the Most Damage During a Storm? In the United States, many types of storms tend to prevail, causing destruction ranging from minimal to massive. Falling precipitation has the potential to lead to serious water damage. Homeowners should be prepared by understanding what causes the most damage during various ... Continue Reading
  • Tips on How to Waterproof Your Roof to Prevent Water Damage The roof of your home or building is an integral part of its structure. It keeps precipitation and other outside forces from entering the property, providing you protection from the elements. Roofs also help keep a structure intact, which is why damaged roofing is a serious ... Continue Reading