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How a hazardous home environment can affect your health
“We all know how important diet and exercise are for health. Did you know that the condition of your home can have a big impact on your health, too? Apparently,…
Taking care of water damage in your home
“Angie's list takes a look at what to do when the water rises inside your home. Water damage is the second most-common reason homeowners file an insurance claim, which costs…
Construction company blamed for water damage and mold
"More homeowners in St. Johns County are blaming leaks in their showers on D.R. Horton construction. In December Action News Jax first shared their concerns. The homes in the Glen…
Monitoring radon levels in real-time
"Radon doesn’t get as much attention as other indoor air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and asbestos, but it’s every bit as dangerous. The naturally occurring colorless, odorless gas is…
What to do when your pipes burst
“Be patient if you need a plumber in your home this week. They’re in high demand. Plumbing companies across the area are swamped with service calls about frozen and burst…
Pouring rain and melting snow can result in quick flooding
"As the pouring rain and melting snow cause flood conditions, water damage is a growing concern. In fact, several counties in Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan are under a Flood…
Tips for homeowners dealing with fire damage
“Homeowners should have a copy of their homeowner’s insurance policy and connect with their provider early in the process. They should document everything, keep a record of who they speak…
Melting snow means a potential for water damage
"Snow storms that have recently blanketed Ohio may soon present another winter-weather challenge to homeowners, as melting snow seeps into homes and causes water damage to personal property and valuables.…
Mold problems continue after Irma
“It’s been over two months since Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida, but Floridians are still dealing with mold and many are just now discovering they have it. Earlier this…
Hurricane Irma created a very toxic mold situation
“Record setting Hurricane Irma has left a name for herself in the history books as she recently carved a path of destruction and devastation after finally making landfall in South…
Fire and Smoke Damage Tips
“Fire can cause large amounts of damage to your property. Smoke odor invades building materials and personal belongings of every kind. Smoke soot damages walls and other surfaces, and artwork…
One way to avoid water damage
"As the weather gets colder, it will soon be the season for frozen pipes — and when pipes freeze and start to leak, you can be dealing with a big…
Disaster experts say it could take years to clean up Harvey devastation
“Before Hurricane Harvey ever became a Category 4 hurricane, restoration companies were already planning for the worst-case scenario on the Texas coast. “When that storm was an X on the…
Mother nature wreacking havoc this season
“Mother Nature does her worst especially here in the two American continents which are often bedeviled by several natural disasters from hurricanes to tornadoes. The saying goes that you can’t…
Theater hopes to reopen soon after fire damage
“Scott and Pam Wilson are pushing to reopen Park Theatre for showings this weekend following Monday's fire that damaged the historic marquee. A crew arrived Tuesday to clean the lobby…
Restoration to begin on courthouse
“Before the netting is removed from the dome inside the Luzerne County Courthouse and the first phase of restoring the building’s interior is complete, Rachel Gilberti and Piotr Wirkijowski will…