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16 Super Surprising Facts About Mold You May Not Know

16 Super Surprising Facts About Mold You May Not Know

No one wants mold in their home, so learning as much as you can about fungi can help you remove and prevent it from your home.

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#1 Buyer Beware: The Absolute Need to Know About Buying a House With Mold

Buying a home is a dream for many, but what if that ideal residence comes with an uninvited tenant? Yes, we’re referring to the presence of mold.

How to Handle a Bathtub Leaking Through a Ceiling: Tips to Prevent and Address Damage in Martinsville & Danville
How to Handle a Bathtub Leaking Through a Ceiling: Tips to Prevent and Address Damage in Martinsville & Danville

Discovering a leak within your home can quickly turn into a homeowner’s worst fear.

Local Business Leader Launches PuroClean Business in Martinsville
Local Business Leader Launches PuroClean Business in Martinsville

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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.

Hoarding Safety Risks and Clean-up Procedures
Hoarding Safety Risks and Clean-up Procedures

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

Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety Tips – Avoid This Deadly Gas in Your Home
Carbon Monoxide Detector Safety Tips – Avoid This Deadly Gas in Your Home

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

Flu Season Is Here – Fight the Flu by Taking These 3 Steps
Flu Season Is Here – Fight the Flu by Taking These 3 Steps

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 [...]

How to Handle Sewage Backup in a Basement
How to Handle Sewage Backup in a Basement

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

What Is the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?
What Is the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?

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