How to Clean Up Water Associated With A Leaky Pipe And Assess The Room For Damage

Posted on: 18 December 2017

If one of the pipes leading to your home's restroom has burst due to freezing and then thawing out in a short amount of time, you may have encountered flooding in the bathroom and fear that the floor and other surfaces affected will need to be replaced. Before panicking and believing that your situation is hopeless and is going to cost an exorbitant amount of money to repair, calm down and follow the advice below to clean up the mess and assess the room for damage. [Read More]

3 Reasons Elderly Homeowners Are More Prone To Mold Problems In Their Home

Posted on: 10 August 2017

Mold is one problem that many homeowners fear so much that they will spend a lot of time researching and investigating to make sure their homes do not have a mold problem. Because of this, you would likely catch onto a mold problem before it completely overtakes your residence. Unfortunately, if you know an elderly homeowner, you have to help them be aware of mold in their home. These senior citizens often fall victim to major mold problems that almost completely take over before they realize there is an issue, which can be incredibly dangerous. [Read More]

Dos And Don'ts Of Handling Water Damage As A Homeowner

Posted on: 26 April 2017

Suffering from water damage as a homeowner can be extremely stressful, whether it be a busted water pipe or even basement flooding. By knowing what to do and what not to do when facing water damage in your home, you can take the proper steps to resolving the issue while minimizing damage as much as possible. DO Shut Off the Electrical Supply First of all, if possible, get shut off electrical supplies/circuit breakers to the affected areas of the home. [Read More]

What You Can And Can't Save When You've Had A Flood In Your Home

Posted on: 15 July 2015

If a part of your home floods, the types of items you can salvage depend on the kind of water that flooded your home and how long the items have been wet. Quick action is the key to recovering many personal effects from flood waters. Here is how to determine what you can and can't save from a devastating flood. Sources of Flood Water Flood water can come from inside or outside of your house. [Read More]