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What to do when mildew smell doesn't go away after water damage repair
"Q: Earlier this year, a downspout came loose, and water infiltrated my condo bedroom. It took the property manager 3½ months to repair it, so a lot of water came…
Fire damage from unattended cooking causes $500,000 in damages
"A fire caused by unattended cooking caused an estimated $500,000 in damage to the Lakeview Park Community Center on Goold Street near Main Street, across from the Racine Zoo, on…
Even quickly extinguished fires can cause $1000's in damage
"Salt Lake City Fire Department crews were dispatched to a fire at Cintas, a commercial laundry and uniform service, early Sunday morning. SLCFD Capt. Adam Archuleta said firefighters were dispatched…
The main causes of water damage in residential homes
"Appliance and plumbing failures are a leading cause of household water damage, which is far more common than you may think. Homeowners are six times more likely to suffer property…
Does your home have an air exchanger? If so, how will it affect a radon test?
"When conducting a short-term radon test, should the air exchanger be running or not? Great question. I've heard it argued both ways. If a home is designed to have an…
Mold in space? It's tougher than you think!
"As anyone who’s ever had a mold infestation knows, the fungi can be very hard to kill. It turns out mold may also be highly resistant to the harsh conditions…
Historic theater reopens after extensive water damage
"The lights will dim and the screens will go bright once again at Denver’s Esquire Theatre following a nearly six month closure, staff announced via Facebook Wednesday. “We’re back… and…
Students to help raise awareness of radon with a poster contest
"Students can win a Fitbit and a Wyoming State Parks pass by drawing a poster that raises awareness about radon. On Thursday, the Wyoming Department of Health announced a poster…
Notre Dame Organ Suffers Water Damage
"Olivier Latry, one of the chief organists at Notre Dame Cathedral told NPR that the famous organ will have to undergo “extensive renovation” due to water damage from the April…
Suffer from allergies year round? It may be due to mold
"If your allergies seem to be more year-round than seasonal, you may be allergic to mold spores. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America while the really severe…
Local resident describes house fire as 'scene from hell'
"Firefighters battled a huge fire that spread swiftly, damaging five homes Friday evening. Now, two teens are in custody accused of causing it. The home where the blaze started was…
Useful tips to reduce mold growth in your home
"Tips for reducing mold growth: • Keep roofs, gutters and downspouts in good condition and make sure rain water doesn’t pool up against the building structure. • Use bathroom fans…
A few alarming facts about the dangers of Radon
"If you have concerns about Carbon Monoxide in your home experts say there is another natural gas to worry about. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. According…
Cold weather can lead to ice dams which may result in water damage
"The following description of how ice dams form is provided by the U.S. Government’s Energy Star Program: Ice dams usually occur after a heavy snowfall and several days of freezing…
This one small thing can help limit fire damage
Firefighters remained on scene for about three hours removing smoke and covering furnishing and other items to reduce water damage, Shipley said. 'The homeowner did an excellent job of helping…
Why you should hire professionals for mold remediation
"There are several reasons why it isn’t recommended for homeowners to try and clean mold themselves. Two of the top reasons are safety and the potential for cross-contamination. Homeowners do…