All posts by bitphase

Returning to a Flood Damaged Home

A flood is a devastating occurrence. It can be costly to repair, take weeks, and you may never be able to regain some lost items with sentimental value. Once the flood is over and it’s safe to return you will be eager to get back into your home and return to your normal lifestyle, but it will take some time. It’s important to return home as soon as possible to gauge the damage and create a plan for restoring the property, but it may be some time before it’s safe to live in...

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Restoring Your Home After A Natural Disaster

  Restoring a home after a natural disaster is a big job. More often than not, it is in your best interest to work with a professional restoration company. Employing contractors who have the tools and experience to handle the required restoration can make the job go by much faster. Don’t Wait To Begin The Restoration Work One of the biggest mistakes you can make after a natural disaster is waiting to call a restoration company or even to start the restoration yourself. Whichever...

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Lessons You Can Learn From This House Fire

  There’s nothing fun about a house fire. It’s one of the quickest and easiest ways to damage everything in the house, including the structure itself. At the same time, it’s putting everyone in the home at risk as well. Not only is there the damage from the fire itself to worry about, but also the smoke. Smoke damages the walls, ceiling, upholstery, and could harm you as well if you were to inhale it. Knowing what to do and what not to do can make all of the difference...

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How To Remove Musty Mildew Smells

  A lot of building suffer from musty mildew smells and those who occupy them simply have no clue how to get rid of the odors. Unfortunately, this is a problem that faces a lot of homes and the key to getting rid of them is by thoroughly cleaning the rooms affected by this on a daily basis. You do not want to give the bacteria and mold a chance to multiply and grow. We will be discussing some tips below that should help you get rid of the smell. Mold and mildew is a common problem...

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How To Prevent Mold After A Flood

  Flooding can occur for a variety of reasons, from plumbing or appliance failure, to a weather or construction related problems. Regardless of the underlying cause, proper cleaning and drying are essential to preventing mold from growing, leading to long term problems with the building. The following tips can help efficiently dry and treat flood damage to prevent mold growth. The first step to getting started is ensuring you have the proper tools and safety gear in order to avoid...

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How To Control Mold In Your Home

  There are few things that are more disheartening than figuring out that you have a mold infestation in your home. Mold is dangerous to inhale, and if left untreated it could cause significant damage to your health. There are a lot of methods out there to control mold; but very few are actually going to be helpful for you in the long run. Read on to figure out the proper way to control mold in your home. Clean Your Home Properly The most common place for mold to appear is in areas that...

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