Any homeowner who has experienced a flooded basement during spring rains knows something about the seasonal high water table. A water table level is dependent upon site-specific factors like precipitation rates, soil permeability, geological formations, drainage patterns and proximity to nearby surface water bodies. Precipitation Precipitation increases in winter, and in spring rain water and […]

Many homeowners are not told by their builders, contractors, plumbers or tile installer how to maintain their shower tile and grout. Instead people go online and are bombarded by information from manufacturers and retailers of tile cleaning products that make soap scum disappear. Or better yet the magical grout sealer that will outlast the mold… […]

Electrical hazards multiply for workers involved in cleanup and recovery efforts following major disasters and weather emergencies. Life-threatening danger exists around downed and low-hanging electrical wires which can still be energized following a storm. Safety First Always consider all electrical equipment, lines and conductors to be energized. If you notice downed wires or damaged electrical […]

  Mold hides everywhere. Check these four areas during your cleaning routines in order to find and address hidden mold. As they say, mold is ubiquitous, meaning it is found everywhere — or I should say, mold hides everywhere, sometimes in plain sight, but unseen. When we come in from outside, mold spores follow. When […]

As winter rolls into spring, you may want to concentrate on fixing, organizing, and cleaning what’s outside — after all, most say that working in the sun is better than working under a light bulb — but there are some tasks inside that just shouldn’t be ignored. Here are a few that will help your […]

When the weather turns bad, it’s time to turn against the weather. Prepping your home for storms that are either predicted or that can occur at any time is the best defense against wind, water and related storm damages. Without proper winter preparation of your home, you may end up inviting wind, rain and snow […]

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 that are contaminated with mold growth and are not salvageable […]

Carpets do have two main functions – to look good and to keep your floors protected. Still, these require proper maintenance and after a few months of piling up on dirt and dust, you might want to perform carpet cleaning. On the other hand, carpet cleaning isn’t an easy process and it is something that […]

There are many reasons why a carpet can become smelly, from pet odors to heavy soiling and other causes. However, what some don’t realize is a little water intrusion can cause a big problem with the condition of their carpet, even after it seems the carpet has dried. Water intrusions can be from many sources. […]