Summer is approaching and many homeowners are thinking about ways to make their backyard a more comfortable, relaxing, and attractive place for family and friends. At first glance the process may appear overwhelming or expensive, but when you view your yard as just another room to decorate, the task suddenly becomes uncomplicated and enjoyable. By following some straightforward steps, you can create an outdoor area you and your guests will...more
Unfortunately, home water damage occurs more often than many think. One of the more catastrophic events is flooding from a hurricane or major storm. This will generally cause widespread damage to a community and is often seen on the news. Most home owners insurance policies do not cover such flooding. You will need to have a separate policy that is issued by the federal government to cover your losses. Many homeowners elect to not carry this...more
Having flood damage in your home or business is a catastrophe that most people are lucky enough to avoid. Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone at anytime.A burst pipe, a leaky roof or appliance, a hurricane or strong storm. All of these scenarios are seen everyday around the world. If you think that it can never happen to you, you could be in for a horrible surprise.Many homes don't carry flood insurance. After all, they don't live in a flood plain and aren't required to... so why spend the extra money? Many times flooding happens in areas that aren't used to seeing it. Just take a look at the last year and you will see several heartbreaking examples of this.Homes that have been high and dry for decades, even centuries, are being inundated with water. Rivers swell, drainage fails... it is possible anywhere. Most homeowners mistakenly believe they are covered for a flood with their homeowners policy.Most flooding that occurs from natural disasters isn't covered by your main policy. You need a separate policy for this and most times it will be purchased through the federal government.First, begin by assessing your flood risk:-- Do you live in a flood prone area? Are you in a 100 or...more
Molds and mildews are ubiquitous; they can, and will, assault your home at any time. Mildew spores are the units of life - just like seeds of a plant. These spores drift about in the air and can very easily set up house in your home. Mold removal products are the only thing that will help you to attain a mold free house. Mold spores look for their...more
If you start to have allergic reactions in your home than you might want to check for mold. Mold has a tendency to grow around moist areas and holes where water can get trapped. Once you locate the area where the problem is, it is time for home mold removal.The first thing to do is to find a way to avoid moisture from forming in an area where mold...more
Water certainly isn't a carpet's best friend. Water damage to your carpet can be a danger to the health of everyone in the house or place of business. Before you decide if the carpet is salvageable you must first determine where the water came from so that you can evaluate whether the effort to restore it is really worth it.If your carpet has been damaged by what the industry calls black water, this contains contaminants and untreated waste water, the carpet can't be salvaged and you must, for health purposes, dispose of the carpet in a safe manner. If it was ruined by black water it probably now contains viruses and bacteria that you don't want to be exposed to.So, carpet water damage restoration should only take place when the damage has been caused by clean water. It is also safe to restore the carpet if it is damaged by gray water, which includes dish water, washing machine water or even toilet overflow water. In all cases the padding should be replaced and the old padding discarded.What is important for restoration is to address the issue in a timely manner; as a wet carpet that remains wet for 12 hours or more can start to grow mold and cause serious health problems. If...more
Water damage to your floor in any room of your home can arise from a number of sources. The most common sources are natural disasters and accidents. Natural disasters include circumstances such as high tides, excessive water from a tropical storm and...more
Everybody loves good shining furniture. You have bought your furniture with a desire to make your living room or other part of your house very attractive and comfortable. Here are some tips for your furniture that you must take a look very often. 1 -...more
If you have older curtains - or those that done duty in the bathroom - that are now riddles with colored stains or worse, the good news is that you'll actually save money and perhaps even do a better job washing them at home rather than sending them...more
Some tasks only need to be done once or twice a year. The problem is that we forget to do them once or twice a year. Or else, we tend to save it all for spring cleaning which makes spring cleaning such a daunting chore that it doesn't occur,...more
When it comes to fridge smells, it's hard to think of anything worse than the juices of formerly fresh crab making their way into the refrigerator's innards. Ew!That said, the first step for getting rid of even the mildest smells (if there is such a...more
Nail polish spills - be they on the carpet, bedding, or wood furniture - aren't always cured by acetone (better known as polish remover).In fact it is virtually guaranteed to damage just about any polished porous or wood surface....more