Don’t leave candles unattended. Never, ever smoke in bed. You’ve heard these tips for fire safety before...but what about the other items in your home? What are you missing that could be a potential fire hazard? Many devices that use electricity have the potential to start a fire and result in significant smoke damage—here are […]
Hail can be a menace. It can take a major toll on your roofing and siding – especially in a state with so much of it like Colorado. After a hail storm, the first step before even considering filing a claim is to visually inspect your roof. However, hail damage can be hard to spot […]
Black mold is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Known for causing long-term adverse health effects, making your family sick in the short-term, and its unsightly appearance, mold not a welcome house guest. It can also cause structural damage and harm your home, too. If you think your home has mold, here’s what you should do. How […]
Standing water and hardwood floors? Yeah, they don’t mix. When your beautiful kitchen or dining room is underwater, your first instinct might be to panic. That’s a mistake. You don’t have time to panic—you’ll need to act fast to save your flooring from any damage! Here’s how to save your water-damaged wood flooring as soon […]
When your ceiling starts to drip or you return home to find your bathroom flooded, your first instinct might be to panic. Stop—don’t do that. Nothing good can come from overreacting. Plus, you have homeowner’s insurance, right? You can file an insurance claim to help fix any water damage that might have occurred, right? Yes, […]
Painting over mold? It’s one way that leasing offices, homeowners, and businesses try to remedy mold-related problems. But, what really happens when you paint over mold? And, is it a viable way to kill the mold infestation or will it only make things worse? Here, we’ll discuss what happens if you paint over mold and […]
Average homeowners don’t spend a lot of time in the crawl space or the dark, dingy basement. And, the chances of finding a water leak in a place you don’t frequent? Not very likely. Crawl space water damage is a common occurrence because supply lines, as well as drain pipes, are often routed through the […]
When you hear someone bring up the topic of mold, the word ‘mildew’ is soon to follow. But, are they the same thing? As a homeowner, do you know the difference between mold and mildew? It’s true that these two fungi hang out together and have quite a few similar properties. Both mold and mildew […]
Did you just come back from vacation to find water damage in your home? Water damage is always devastating. No homeowner wants to deal with soggy flooring or ruined inner walls even if they catch the mess in time. Experiencing water damage while you’re out of town is such an unwelcome surprise to return home […]
Cooking can be a fun activity for the culinary-inclined or a stressful chore—depending on how well you see yourself around in the kitchen. However, novice nor expert can deny that there is one thing no chef is prepared for: a kitchen fire. Whether you leave the stove unattended or catch a paper towel in the […]
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