Mold Remediation: When to Leave and When to Stay
When dealing with a mold problem in your home, it’s crucial to conduct a comprehensive inspection, including an air quality test, to identify the extent of the issue. Hiring a licensed inspector who works with a certified lab is highly recommended. If the mold has been confirmed, it’s important to start the remediation process immediately […]
The Essential Checklist for Responding to Water Damage
In recent years, we have experienced more extreme weather storms, such as the ‘Arctic Blast’ front that occurred in December 2022 and affected many houses in Maryland, particularly in Montgomery County. These types of storms often lead to burst pipes and significant water damage. Water damages can be a major disaster for any homeowner. It […]
5 Home Renovations That Will Instantly Increase Your Home’s Value
One common question about selling your home is whether or not to upgrade it before you sell. Ideally, you want to sell a home for more than you paid, but this can often prove difficult if you are unsure what the ROI is for certain home improvement projects. Remodeling during the pandemic hit an all-time […]
5 Signs That You Have Hidden Mold in Your Home
There are many signs that your home has mold exposure, but some may seem arbitrary and thus go ignored. Knowing the indications of mold exposure can save you and your loved ones from mold-related illnesses. Mold can cause serious health problems for everyone in a household exposed to mold spores. It is best to remediate […]
What Types of Water Damage Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Water damage is a common calamity most homeowners face. According to the Insurance Information Institute, about 1 in every 50 homeowners file a water damage claim every year. To make matters worse, just one inch of water in your home can cause up to $25,000 in damages. Homeowners must understand what their home insurance policies […]
5 Reasons To Do a Professional Mold Inspection After Water Damage
Water damage is one of the most troublesome types of damage to deal with in the home. Water damage is: Innocuous: you don’t know it is happening Invasive: it is not restricted to the immediate vicinity of the water source. Expensive: almost every material in the home is vulnerable to water damage. Perhaps the worst […]
Make Your Insurance Claim Foolproof
Home disasters tend to make you forget everything you know about filing an insurance claim, so it can be helpful to jot down steps to follow after experiencing a flood, fire, hurricane, or other weather-related natural disasters. Initial concerns tend to be focused on family members’ health and safety, which they should be. However, homeowners […]
Mold vs. Mildew
Knowing the differences between mold and mildew will guide home and business owners with their mitigation process.
5 Household Appliances That Frequently Cause Water Damage
Unwanted water or leaks in your home can be daunting. Although water damage caused by mother nature is imminent, damage caused by your household appliances is often preventable. Since most appliances require water to function, they are disaster prone and bound to leak eventually. Understanding which household appliances generally leak, makes you as a homeowner […]
All That You Need To Know About Mold – Part II
Mold is a form of fungus associated with possible health risks. Learn more here.
