What to Do When a Roof Leak Floods a Home
A roof leak can be caused by many things. Usually, leaks form due to old, corroded pipes that end up with holes in them. Pipes can also loosen at their connection and cause a...
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How to Help a Hoarder Clean up – Hoarding Help
Hoarding is a psychological disorder. People who hoard compulsively collect things, to the point where their homes become filled with just about everything they encounter. This includes garbage, junk mail, food products, consumer goods,...
10 Steps Used by Professionals to Restore Flooded Basements
The basement is the most commonly flooded area of a home for several reasons. Natural flooding and heavy rain enters basements easily through seepage and cracks in the foundation. Basements are also vulnerable to...
How to Repair and Refinish Countertops
Summary: Refinishing Loose Edges: Clean and re-glue loose laminate edges using appropriate adhesives and tools. Repairing Laminate Bubbles: Attempt re-gluing or replace the bubbled section with a matching laminate sheet. Fixing Scratches: Use color-matched...
Dealing with Mold After Fire Damage
A home fire is a major catastrophe, but the aftermath of a fire can be just as damaging. Consider the fire extinguishment process, which can introduce water and chemicals into the home. Dampness leads...
Flooded Kitchen – What to Do
Coming home to a flooded kitchen can be an unpleasant surprise as you immediately start thinking about how much this problem will cost to fix. While the feeling can be frustrating, there are actually...
How to Remove Musty Odors from Kitchen Sink
The kitchen sink is one of the most used areas in your home. It’s no surprise that sinks, drains and pipes are often the first places to start smelling bad, especially if you have...
How to Prevent False Smoke Detector Alarms
A smoke detector is an inexpensive way to protect the household from fire damage catastrophes. However, smoke detectors are known to randomly go off without due cause. Here’s how homeowners can prevent false alarms from their trusty household smoke detector.
How to Clean Burn Marks from Walls and Cabinets in the Kitchen
Cooking mishaps, overheated candle burners, and curling irons that are not turned off can lead to burn marks on walls and cabinets. The fire damage is unsightly yet can be cleaned with the proper...
5 Things to Know About Air Duct Cleaning
When it comes to indoor air quality (IAQ), dirty air ducts and registers can make a big difference, especially if you’re prone to allergies. In fact, duct cleaning can improve IAQ and help improve...
