Leaks happen – be ready!
Leaks Happen – Be Ready! You know the normal sounds your home makes. The air conditioner kicking on as the dog days of summer begin. The heating system starting up on a cold, winter evening. The creak of a loose floorboard as someone rises early …
Read MoreWho Lives in a Flood Zone? You Do!
There’s some surprising news from the experts at the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Everyone lives in a flood zone. Yes, you read that right. Of course, if your home is at the top of a mountain, you are probably at low risk from flooding. …
Read MoreDiscarding Moldy Stuff
Do you know what the EPA says about discarding moldy materials? It’s not as easy as just tossing them into the trash can, which is what some homeowners might be tempted to do when they try out some “do-it-yourself” mold work. Building materials and furnishings …
Read MoreStorm Season Preparation Part 2
How to Prep Your House for Bad Weather – Part 2 Previously, we provided some practical tips on inspecting windows, roofs and gutters — and making sure they were all in good shape. Why? Because summer and bad weather is coming! Being prepared for storm …
Read MoreStorm Preparation
Prepping the House for Storm– Part 1 When the weather turns bad, it’s time to turn against the weather. Prepping your home for a storm that is either predicted or a storm that can occur at any time is the best defense against wind, water …
Read MoreHidden Leak
Hidden Leaks When a pipe breaks, you know it. Water spewing everywhere, making all kinds of noise and a huge mess that leads to all kinds of expensive damage. When a pipe leaks, that’s a different story as you may not discover it until expensive …
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Do You Have Mold in Your House? How dangerous is it?
How Dangerous is Mold in Your House? Everyone wants the safest, healthiest home environment for their families. You would do anything to protect your loved ones from exposure to any substance that could cause them harm. One of those feared substances is “mold” and with …
Read MoreHow to Remove Blood Spots from Carpet and Furniture
Blood spots on your carpet or on your furniture… what a terrible thing. Hopefully when it happens, it’s not from a very serious accident. But when it does happen, you must remove it quickly. Blood spots can be removed fairly easily if you get to …
Read MoreThe Basics of Spot Removal
It’s a good feeling. You have a beautiful home, you spend time keeping it in perfect shape, and your brand-new carpet is the icing on the cake. It’s soft, comfortable and clean. Then one day, you notice (gasp) a spot right in the middle of …
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The Chewing Gum Dilemma
We’ve all had this happen with chewing gum. Walking along and enjoying the day and we notice a bit of stickiness underfoot. We stop, awkwardly lift the affected foot and inspect the bottom of our shoe. Yep, there it is. A glob of chewing gum. …
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