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Permits required in Minnesota for radon mitigation
“If you want to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home, you might need a permit. As I've shown in past blog posts about hot roofs and Diamond…
Timing is crucial when it comes to water damage restoration
“Water damage can occur rapidly when water enters your house or business premises. This type of damage can be minimized or prevented with timely intervention. It is important to get…
The dangers of radon
“Radon is a colorless radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. It is known as the silent killer. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is…
The importance of immediate cleanup after water damage
“Water damage can strike homes and businesses at any time, ranging from flooding to leaking pipes. Neglecting clean-up and restoration following water damage can lead to additional structural issues in…
Without home insurance, flood damage can be a real headache
“Damage restoration businesses are busy this week following extensive flooding here in Northwest Arkansas. Crews are now handling the aftermath of a soggy situation, whether homeowners have insurance or not.…
Water damage shouldn't be the only concern during flooding
“As water continues to flood homes along Lake Ontario, homeowners are trying to keep their homes as dry as possible. Mold remediation is a real possibility, but it has to…
Choosing the right flood restoration company
“Spring is prime time for flood disasters in Michigan. Weather-related calamities can wreak havoc on your home. It pays to be prepared! Choosing a water mitigation company before you have…
Identifying hidden defects in your home
“Homeowners want to know if they have a potential trouble source hidden in their home. Unless they are a contractor, homeowners don’t know what to look for to identify hidden…
Restoration crews work on repairing buildings damaged by fire
“Restoration and cleanup crews spent the day Monday trying to breathe the life back into homes and businesses that were damaged by Thursday's fire in downtown Raleigh. A crew at…
Ignorning water damage can cause harm in the long run
“United Restoration Team, a Florida water damage repair company opens a new office in Orlando to cover more geographical area. The company is a full service provider of water damage…
Older homes more susceptible to basement flooding
“It’s been a busy winter for water-damage restoration. For example, ServPro, which provides emergency restoration and cleaning services, has tackled several flooded basements in East Sacramento and Arden Arcade. Other…
Radon increasingly dangerous during winter months
“Experts say one in three Idaho homes tests positive for radon levels and they recommend testing every two years. You can't see, smell or taste it. And less ventilation in…
Homeowner's insurance and water damage
“Water damage in your home is no joke. It can be a very costly expense to get fix and sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin. So many…
Another great article on the dangers of Radon
“Two things we know about radon are it exists in Fort Collins and long-term exposure to high levels can lead to a cancer diagnosis. But other questions exist. January is…
Water damage shuts down Humane Society building
“A frozen pipe burst and flooded the second-floor ceiling, buckling it and sending a deluge crashing into the rooms below. Rachel Finney, the Capital Area Humane Society's executive director, couldn't…
Why it is very important to get your home checked for Radon gas
“Canadians are being exposed to dangerous levels of radon gas right in their own homes, according to the Canadian Lung Association, which is urging.” Read the full article here. Bauer…