Garage Safety Tips to Prevent Hazards
The garage is designed to be a functional space and is therefore a heavily used area of the home. However, serious dangers lurk in the typical garage, especially fire hazards and biohazards. A battery...
Monthly Archive: May 2022
How to Save a Wet Book
Books don’t just contain information, they can hold a lot of sentimental value if they relate to a personal experience or particular interest. After reading these tips on how to save a wet book, you can have some peace of mind knowing that these personal items are not permanently ruined.
How to Safely Clean Toilet Overflows
A toilet overflow causes wastewater to be spewed all over the bathroom floor. Not only is the situation a hygiene disaster, but the excess water can damage the floor structures. Safely cleaning up a toilet overflow and preventing long-term structural damage requires the following steps.
Workplace Fire Prevention
Most people have at least a basic fire safety plan in place at home, but it’s also important to practice fire safety at work. Adults sometimes spend more time at work than at home,...
How to Soft Wash Your Old Home?
Proper home maintenance includes keeping the exterior clean. Soft washing is one method that homeowners can use to clean delicate surfaces, such as windows and rooftops. Keep an old home looking new by annually...
Tips to Remove Mold from Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor paintings, no matter how exquisite and delicate, are at risk for mold growth. The nature of watercolor artwork, often created on porous paper, makes it highly susceptible to mold when exposed to...
How to Remove Mold from the Roof and Ceiling After it Rains
Rainy days and humidity contribute to mold growth on the roof and ceiling, especially when a home is riddled with undiscovered leaks. Mold is a pervasive fungus and will colonize ceilings and rooftops that...
What Can and Can’t be Salvaged After a House Fire
Fires can be extremely devastating for homeowners. They can ruin your possessions and cause extensive damage to your property that can have a high cost to be restored. Your furnishings, carpeting, personal possessions, and...
How to Remove Mold from Outdoor Cushions
Entertaining guests on the patio is an event to eagerly anticipate—but spirits can dampen when the outdoor cushions show signs of mildew. Many homeowners must deal with mildew on patio furniture at some point....
Signs of an Underground Water Leak Outside
Underground water leaks are costly issues that can be difficult to detect because they’re not visible to the naked eye. Hidden beneath your driveway, backyard, or elsewhere under your home, a leak can go...
