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Damp clothes or fabrics can easily be infested with mold if they’re not dried in time.

After a house fire, the danger unfortunately doesn’t stop once the flames have been put out.

Mold often grows out of sight in wall cavities due to water problems like flooding or leaks.

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

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices.

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

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder, and could fail completely due to overheating.

We need heat to keep us warm during cold weather, but heating the home doesn’t come without risks.

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

Hoarders are emotionally attached to their collections and can compromise their own safety and relationships just to hold on to those items.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be safely detected in your home only by CO detectors.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people fall ill, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and tens of thousands of people die from the flu [...]

  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.