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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.

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.

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.

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.

The first warm days in the spring are ideal for having fun outdoors, but it is also the perfect time for inspecting and adjusting the exterior of our homes.

After making a great Jack-o’-lantern for Halloween, many of us are disappointed when we see mold spots on it the next day.

Staying safe and comfortable during a power outage requires some planning.

Mold and mildew often grow in humid and damp areas like bathrooms.

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 [...]

Bad odors often linger in places like the kitchen, basement and bathroom; they permeate you pets’ favorite spots, carpet and fabric fibers, and more.

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.

Cigarette smoke residue is a yellowish-brown, gluey substance that sticks to every surface in a home, making it difficult and time-consuming to remove.