Keeping Your Hardwood Floors Safe after a Water Disaster Many homeowners select hardwood flooring as a go-to design staple throughout the home. Hardwoods give a space that clean, classy look homeowners desire, but this type of flooring require some special attention in certain cases. Water damage in any form has the potential to wreak
The Tell-Tale Signs of Roof Water Damage What often starts as a small, non-threatening water stain can quickly turn into a major problem within your home. You may notice water spots when there is a heavy downpour outside or after a major snowstorm, but over time, it dries and seemingly disappears. Even though it
Regardless of whether you are a lifetime smoker or not, the smell of cigarette smoke within a home is far from pleasant. Because of the wide range of toxins and chemicals within cigarettes, smoking indoors or close to an entrance allows a noticeable smell to overwhelm a space, long after the cigarette is put
Now that winter has finally let go of her tight grasp, your thoughts may be turning toward a spring spruce up for your home. There are plenty of do-it-yourself home improvements you can do with a little spare time and sweat equity, but a handful of projects should be on your priority to-do list.
Water damage can result from a slew of issues, from accidents in the home to acts of nature. Whether you have control over the culprit or not, water damage restoration is no small task. It requires some know-how to get the job done correctly without causing new issues like mold, structural breakdowns, and warped
Throughout the winter months, it is common for chimneys and fireplaces to get consistent use. They are an easy way to keep a home warm and cozy, without much fuss. Once the weather starts to warm up, however, many homeowners pay little attention to the maintenance of this part of the home’s heating system.
Winter seems to be hanging on with all its might this season, and the impressive snow falls in Reno and Tahoe are proof of that fact. When snow is in abundance, your first thought may be hitting the slopes or enjoying the serene views from the comfort of your home. What you may not
You may not know it, but mold is everywhere. Tiny spores of mold float through the air and attach to surfaces both indoors and outside, especially when there is moisture present. In most cases, the presence of mold should not be of concern to you or your loved ones’ health. However, there are instances
Mold is a nasty thing, but most people are unaware that microscopic mold spores exist everywhere, naturally. These spores float throughout the air, and they may eventually enter a home or business through air conditioning or heating systems, on your clothes, or from a gust of wind through a window or door. Mold only
How to Get Through a Insurance Claim After a Disaster Experiencing a disaster at your home or business is made a bit easier with the help of insurance, at least from a financial perspective. Knowing that repairing the damage caused by water, fire, or other all-too-common disasters is covered by a homeowner’s policy or
