Sticking with the theme from yesterday, I want to again leave out anything technical, and focus in on one type of scam that is becoming more and more used in the restoration business, the Post Remediation Test. Now is this test a scam, absolutely not, but it’s the way that some companies are utilizing it […]
Without getting into the technical side of this debate, I just want to bring up a few points to help some understand the differences between each, which can also answer why some mold companies price higher than others when this type of coating is applied after the cleaning is done. Kilz, is basically a primer, […]
There’s not many people who are complaining about this weather. Seventy degrees plus on Christmas and now today we may see seventy again. But with this warm weather comes the chance of humidity spikes and temperatures issues in your attic. Many homeowners make the mistake of the turning their attic fans off in the winter […]
Norovirus infection can cause the sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhea. The virus is highly contagious and commonly spread through food or water that is contaminated by fecal matter during preparation. You can also be infected through close contact with an infected person. Diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting typically begin 24 to 48 hours after […]
Here’s the link to see some of the photos from our annual Christmas for Pets Donations, given to Central Bark, Paws Philadelphia and STAR (Street Tails Animal Rescue) Our annual Christmas stops to Central Bark (Red Paw), Paws & Street Tails Animal Rescue, to drop off some gifts & play with some animals up for […]
This is a very different blog than I usually write, since most of our blogs are about mold, water damage, fire, safety and many other types of health and home improvement issues. With New Years approaching, I wanted to discuss something I see every year at the gym. Usually around this time and especially after […]
There is a growing amount of written material regarding the use of ozone generators to improve indoor air quality. Unfortunately, much of the material makes claims and draws conclusions without substantiation or sound science. There are even some vendors which suggest that their devices have been approved by the federal government, despite the fact that […]
A broken feed line left unattended for even a few hours can cause major water damage. Here’s a set of a photos showing such damage on a recent mitigation job we were on.
Headaches, including migraines, are extremely common. Because headaches can stem from a variety of causes, some headache sufferers seek treatment on a near-daily basis. Fortunately, there are several home-remedy treatments that can help alleviate migraine pain and other types of headaches. Read on to discover which headache remedies you may already have at home. Lavender […]