According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States suffers from approximately 70,000 wildfires per year. These wildfires cause fire damage to over 60,000 structures across the states, costing around $14.8 billion in property damage in 2021 alone. If you live in one of the states with high wildfires risk, then this could be…
Winter can be charming, it reminds us of Christmas lights, beautiful snow angels, and of course, snowball fights with our beloved ones. However, winter has a dark side. As the temperature goes down, the risk of frozen pipes goes up. And if your pipe freeze, it can burst, which can cost you thousands of dollars…
Mold is all around us. It’s in the air, our clothes, our shoes, and even in our food. There are over 100,000 different types of mold and although some of them can be very useful such as Penicillium mold, some species like black mold for example produce mycotoxins, which can cause numerous health issues such…
There are numerous reasons why your basement has an unpleasant odor such as sewer line leaks, animal waste, dead mice, and many more. However, if there is a musty odor similar to a pair of wet socks, chances are that your basement is affected by mold. As mold grows, it releases microbial organic compounds known…
Mold is a type of fungus that can grow almost anywhere. All it takes is a damp, dark space and before you know it, you will find yourself against a mold colony that can wreck your home and turns all valuable possessions into dust. If you are wondering what are the symptoms of living in…
Have you ever suffered from water damage? Well, if you are reading this article, chances are that you are one of the 14,000 unlucky Americans that suffer from water damage EACH DAY. Thanks to our old infrastructure and weather conditions, many house owners suffer each year from things like floods, leaks, overflows, and burst pipes….
Moisture can be tricky to manage in your home. As people in dry climates will know, too little moisture can be uncomfortable, lead to chapped lips, nosebleeds and even cracking in wooden furniture. That might seem bad, but it’s much better than the opposite – too much moisture – which might cause mild discomfort or…
Water damage is one of the worst things that can happen to a home, it can create lasting structural problems, destroy furniture and even make your home unlivable due to health hazards. Unfortunately, it is also more common than you’d think. Every day we help new people find restoration experts in their area to fix…
Whether you’re trying to salvage your car after a fire or simply a hobbyist trying to restore a car to its former glory, you’ll find most people don’t even bother repainting fire-damaged cars. When a car burns, the paint leaves residue and smoke behind. Couple that with chemicals from fire extinguishers and rust from the…