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What to look for when hiring a carpet cleaning company
"Industry training and certifications Ask what types of professional training a company's technicians have received. A professional carpet cleaning company should employ people that hold the Carpet Cleaning Technician certification…
Things you can do to minimize the risk of mold in your home
"Prevention is the most reliable method for treating hazards such as mold. Mold often develops in out-of-sight locations, which means that it can spread unnoticed. These kinds of contaminations become…
Why you should hire an air duct cleaning company instead of DIY
"While you certainly can attempt to do a basic cleaning of your air ducts yourself, we highly recommend consulting a professional for a more thorough job. Your home's HVAC system…
When is water damage covered by insurance for pipes bursting?
"Most homeowners insurance policies will cover the ensuing damage from a burst pipe. If there’s a flood in the living room and water soaks through the flooring, baseboards and drywall,…
Minnesota state officials conflicted about using funds for riot damages
"Minnesota leaders are debating the state's financial responsibility for helping Minneapolis and St. Paul pay for property damage and other costs related to last summer's civil unrest. Gov. Tim Walz…
Minnesota department of health suggests homeowners test for Radon
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Minnesotans are spending more time in their homes. The Minnesota Department of Health says that makes it more important than ever for homeowners to…
How does mold exposure affect children and infants?
"Infants, toddlers, and children may be particularly at risk. One 2011 studyTrusted Source found that children who grew up in mold-infested homes had lower cognitive scores than their peers. Another…
Why carpet cleaning is more important than ever in the COVID era
"Carpet cannot be disinfected, only sanitized. Cleaning is not the same as sanitizing, and sanitizing is not the same as disinfecting. These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are…
TV star Rachel Ray's home suffers massive fire damage
Television personality Rachael Ray's home was engulfed by a raging fire Sunday night, causing extensive harm to the southern Adirondack house where she had filmed her show during the COVID-19…
Water damage claims lead to homeowner's insurance rate increase in Florida
"Pointing to claims for water damage, two property insurance companies Friday asked state regulators to approve average rate increases topping 26 percent. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation held hearings…
Lawsuit filed for woman who says mold has caused chronic illness
"A Dallas woman who says mold in her high-end Cedars apartment has made her so chronically ill that she needs regular treatment in a hyperbaric chamber is suing the complex…
What if illegal fireworks cause fire damage to your home?
"Jason Metz, an insurance analyst with Forbes Advisor, says homeowner and renter's insurance policies won't cover damage caused by the customer's use of illegal fireworks. “If the fireworks are illegal…
Lawsuits moving forward against Connecticut prison for radon neglect
"A federal appeals court has ruled that a group of Connecticut prison inmates can move forward with a lawsuit that accuses the state of failing to protect them from exposure…
How hot water extraction carpet cleaning works
"The term “steam cleaning” is really a misnomer when it comes to describing how hot water extraction works. In truth, there is little or no steam involved as a primary…
Minneapolis basilica sustains fire damage amid civil unrest
"“The Basilica of Saint Mary did withstand minor damage yesterday. No one was injured in the incident. At the time we pray for peace and healing in our city,” a…
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?
"A standard homeowners insurance policy provides coverage to repair or replace your home and its contents in the event of damage from fire, smoke, theft or vandalism, a falling tree,…
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