Wildfire, bonfire, cigarette smoke, or fire damage can leave a lasting smoky smell on your clothes. Spraying it with perfume or other products is only a temporary solution; the smoky smell will remain on the clothing for days or even weeks. If the clothing item has been near a fire disaster, soot and smoke may set in forever. Also, cigarette … Read More
10 Steps on Removing Mold Growth from Windowsills
Regardless of where you find mold in your home, it’s a headache. And it can quite literally give you one. But you might be surprised to find out that mold is actually common within many homes, especially during the spring and fall seasons. During heavy rainfall or with the presence of excess moisture, mold can easily grow within walls, floors, … Read More
Mold Prevention Tips to Keep Your Home Mold Free this Summer
The Midwest is certainly no stranger to the humid weather during the summer, especially for those living near lakes, ponds, and rivers. As humidity is synonymous with moisture, homeowners can face significant problems if they don’t take steps to keep things cool. Excess moisture can lead to mold which can cause significant health and structural issues, making it a huge … Read More
How to Prevent Fire and Water Damage in the Fall and Winter
One of the worst aspects about fire and water damage is that both occur year-round, and both may come from natural and man-made causes. But as they can both occur from various sources, there are seasonal trends in where and when they start, such as frozen pipes in the winter and storm damage in the spring and summer. As we … Read More
Fall Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water Damage
With the warm weather starting to cool off, it won’t be long till we start to notice the leaves fall and start layering our clothing. As pleasant as the idea of hot drinks and bon fires is, be sure to prepare your home for the fall before all of this takes place. Preparing your outdoors area for fall: Looking over … Read More
