While no one plans for their home to get damaged, the truth is that accidents happen. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that one out of every 15 U.S. homeowners files a claim on their homeowners insurance each year. Given that, between 2013 and 2017, the weighted average home insurance claim was around $16,000, and […]
As COVID-19 continues to infect greater numbers across the United States, the Center for Disease Control recommends that everyone wear a face mask in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Disposable masks made from non-woven fibers, KN95, and N95 masks cannot be safely cleaned […]
Consider what washing machines do: They fill up with soapy water, jiggle around a lot, then drain all of that water and spin the laundry around at high speed. Then they fill up with water a couple more times, drain and spin. So in a way, it’s really rather amazing that washing machines don’t leak […]
What is Sewage? Sewage describes raw sewage, sewage sludge, or septic tank waste. Raw sewage is mainly water containing excrement, industrial release and debris such as sanitary towels, condoms and plastic. Excrement is the major source of harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites. Sewage treatment reduces the water content and removes debris, but does […]
Flash flooding is the most hazardous weather disaster in the United States. Floods cause power outages, damage infrastructure, trigger landslides, and can be deadly. Heavy rainfall in a short period of time causes water to rise rapidly, elevating the risk of flooding. Flash floods occur with little warning, but flooding can also develop slowly after rain […]
Rising temperatures and long awaited sunny days make summer an ideal season for getting work done around the house. Whether you’re cooling off indoors or working on your tan, take the time to perform some simple, routine home maintenance. You’ll have a safer home if you catch problems and wear-and-tear before they become hazards. Cooling […]
Recently, I was called out to a commercial property in Cherry Hill New Jersey where a couple was thinking of opening a new store but had concerns about mold in the basement of the unit. It was an exciting time for sure, as their dreams of opening this speciality food store was four years in […]
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected […]
How to Keep Mold Out Of Your Montgomery PA Home Montgomery PA Mold Removal, Have you recently discovered that you’ve been suffering from some form of water damage due to a leaky roof or substandard basement? A Montgomery, PA Mold Removal Service Can help or have you been told you may have mold growing in […]
If you open a tap and water doesn’t come out, or if you flush a toilet and it doesn’t refill, chances are you have a frozen pipe. Fortunately, you can still take measures to prevent or minimize damage. Turn off your water: If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, your very first course of action […]