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Is Mold the Cause of Your Springtime Allergies?

Is Mold the Cause of Your Springtime Allergies?

Ask Flat Walter, your AI assistant Table of Contents Spring is a joyous time when nature comes alive after a long, cold, damp, harsh winter.

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Have a Safe Thanksgiving with These Fire Prevention Tips
Have a Safe Thanksgiving with These Fire Prevention Tips

Thanksgiving Day is one of our most important celebrations, but did you know that it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires? [...]

In Case of Emergency, Call a Professional
In Case of Emergency, Call a Professional

When a disaster, such as fire or flood, strikes your property, be sure to hire the right people to restore it.

Smoke Odor Removal after a Home Fire
Smoke Odor Removal after a Home Fire

Removing smoke odor after a fire in a home is a difficult task.

How to Repair Water Damaged Drywall
How to Repair Water Damaged Drywall

In a water damage event, it’s essential to quickly remove the water and dry your property.

Crucial Things to Do if You Have Mold in Your AC Ducts
Crucial Things to Do if You Have Mold in Your AC Ducts

Mold is often visible on walls and ceilings, but it can also hide in your AC ducts.

10 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Bathroom
10 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Bathroom

A lot of water is used in bathrooms, so chances are that some of that water could make its way into walls and floors, causing water damage.

Fire Damage/Loss
Fire Damage/Loss

Have you ever had a small kitchen fire or small fire in another area and wanted to know if you needed professional cleanup? Our experience is in most fires, cleaning [...]

Health Risks and Safety Hazards after a Home Flood
Health Risks and Safety Hazards after a Home Flood

After a flood, all kinds of dangers lurk in waters and your home.

What Causes Sewage Backups in Homes?
What Causes Sewage Backups in Homes?

When floodwater contains contaminants and viruses that present serious risks of illness, it is considered black water.

Preventing Water Damage in Winter
Preventing Water Damage in Winter

Water can damage your home even in winter.

Frozen Pipes? Here’s What You Should Do
Frozen Pipes? Here’s What You Should Do

Water bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather.

Best Practices for Using a Dehumidifier
Best Practices for Using a Dehumidifier

While you can’t control the moisture outside, you can control the humidity levels in your home.