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Ice Storms and the Damage They Can Cause
As we move into the winter season, many parts of the country will be affected by harsh weather, in particular, snow storms that turn into ice storms. Ice storms can be dangerous to our homes in many different ways. Accumulated ice can damage trees, bring down power lines, make driving and walking hazardous, and damage our homes. Ice storms are classified according their amount of accumulation and the impact that they have. The three classifications are nuisance, disruptive, and crippling.
Waterproofing Your Basement
Uncontained water in a basement or lower level can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Waterproofing your basement is critical to maintaining a healthy home environment and preventing structural damage. You are not alone if water damages your basement. Reports show that 98% of basements in the United States will suffer some type of water damage at least once during their lifetimes.
DIY Bathroom Cleaning Tips
Outside of our kitchens, our bathrooms may be the most used, and essential, rooms in our home and require detailed care. Most bathrooms contain no windows; therefore they receive little or no natural light. Most of the time that someone is in the bathroom there is water running (bathing, showering, hand washing, brushing teeth, etc). Also, the door is kept closed and because it’s a smaller-sized room it usually remains slightly warmer than the other rooms in the home. For the most part, our bathrooms can be one of the wettest rooms in a home. Put all these factors together and you have a small, dark space with higher than normal humidity levels that is just right for mold to develop.
Crawlspace Insulation
A crawlspace is often the most neglected area of a home. It’s dark, often damp, and maybe a place where there may be many insects and other types of crawly things that you would rather not encounter. An important thing to remember is that a crawlspace deserves and requires much more attention than the average homeowner usually provides. Maintaining your crawlspace is just as important as the rest of your home.
Attic Insulation
When it comes to attic insulation, what’s right for one household in one part of the country isn’t necessarily right for one in another part. For example, an adequate amount of insulation in the upper Midwest would not be right for the hot, desert-like southwestern part of the country. It is estimated that 90% of U.S. homes are under insulated in their attic. Also, most of what you can read on the Internet about insulating attics is geared toward colder climates. Water Mold Fire Restoration would like to address each situation so that you may have a better understanding of what is needed, no matter where you live.
Mold Resistant Paint: Why You Should NOT Paint Over Mold
Water Mold Fire Restoration, 800-905-0277, would like to help clear up some of the confusion concerning mold resistant paint and why it should not be used to cover up mold. Mold resistant paint is indeed a fabulous innovation, both you should never use it in an effort to kill mold. It was never designed to kill mold.
Five Different Types of Drywall
Drywall sounds like a boring subject but it is actually much more interesting than you may think. Depending on where you intend to use it, there are five different types of drywall that you can use. For different areas of your home, different types of drywall are recommended.
Mold Inspection Before Buying a House
Why should a mold inspection be crucial before buying a house? When it comes to selecting a home for you and your family, it’s a decision not to be taken lightly. For most people, buying a home will be the largest investment that you will possibly make. The house will have to fit your lifestyle, your needs for now and in the near future, and here’s the big one, your budget. Water Mold Fire Restoration, 800-905-0277, knows that the last thing you need is to inherit someone else’s mold problem by purchasing a house by not having a proper mold inspection done before you buy.
Restoration Dictionary
25 Restoration Terms Defined Whenever dealing with an unfamiliar topic, you are sure to come across some terminology that is new as well. We’ve created this “restoration dictionary” to help guide you through articles on our website and educate yourself as much as possible. Air Mover: Industrial strength fans that are used to dry properties
Tips on Hiring a Restoration Contractor
Hiring a Damage Restoration Contractor A home is one of people’s most prizes possessions and biggest investments. You’ve worked a long time to get it and even longer to get it exactly how they want. Most people spend the majority of time in their home. Its something that we associate with memories and family. So