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Post-hurricane damage is often extensive, and restoration is not something a property owner should undertake without understanding a bit more about the process.

This is a very common question that does not have an easy answer.

Aside from spending time and money to fix a sewage backup problem, sewage flooding also presents serious health hazards.

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can cause extensive water damage if it’s not maintained properly.

When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind.

Mold and mildew are types of fungi that share common features but also differ in many ways.

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public displays conducted by professionals.

Mold can grow anywhere in homes, including closets.

Water entering your basement due to drainage problems, flash floods, appliance failures or other reasons can cause severe damage to your home.

Mold grows in the attic when there is a moisture problem.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas found in rock, soil, and water, and is relatively harmless outdoors.

Although we use them every day, many cleaners and chemicals we keep in our homes can be very dangerous if splashed on the skin, inhaled or ingested.

In the aftermath of a home fire, it’s very important to know what to do and what to avoid doing.

Fire Prevention Week was established in 1922 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which killed more than 250 people and left 100,000 homeless.

Since 2004, September has been the National Preparedness Month, and this year is no exception.

Disasters can strike a home in many ways, whether from floods, fires, storms or other catastrophic natural events, or from sources within the home, with the most common being: pipe [...]

In the unfortunate case that your possessions get stolen or destroyed in a fire or other disaster, having an itemized list of all your belongings is crucial to recovering them [...]

An emergency kit is a collection of basic supplies you and your family may need in the event of a disaster.

Generally speaking, if your air ducts look dirty, they probably are, and they should be cleaned professionally.

Smoke alarms save lives.