Hurricanes are the most destructive natural disasters in the U.
Most tornadoes don’t lift houses into the air.
Mold often grows out of sight in wall cavities due to water problems like flooding or leaks.
Mold comes in many textures and colors, but they all have a few things in common — they grow in moist areas, they feed on organic matter, and can pose [...]
Musty-smelling carpets are both unpleasant and dangerous.
The combination of thunderstorms and flooding is spring’s recipe for disaster.
After a flood, all kinds of dangers lurk in waters and your home.
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 can damage your home even in winter.
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.
There’s something magical about lights during the holiday season … but also something dangerous.
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 [...]
When cold weather arrives, you dust off your warm shoes and jackets, and turn the heat up in your home.
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.