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Mold in Air Ducts: What Causes It & How to Remove It

Mold never sleeps—so you shouldn’t sleep on removing it. It can wreak havoc on your home if you don’t immediately remove it.  But what if you can’t spot it? Typically, mold can easily be identified on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces susceptible to water damage. Identifying mold growth in air ducts can be a bit…

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Sewage Backup Causes: 6 Ways to Respond

Of all the ways water can damage or deteriorate your home, the most inconvenient is a sewage backup in the basement. It’s stinky, filthy, and can be dangerous to clean up.  Even when the wastewater is gone, the smell can linger if nothing is done to restore damaged walls, floors, and more. Suffice it to…

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7 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off Randomly

7 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Is Beeping Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And that’s primarily why smoke alarms exist. However, your smoke alarm can go off for no reason, or at least not the reason it’s meant to. Anything from a low battery to burnt toast can accidentally set off the alarm. Here are…

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What Is Green Mold & How To Remove It

Whether it’s growing in your attic, building up on walls, or spreading on wooden surfaces, green mold is a big problem for homeowners. If left unchecked, mold can degrade vital infrastructure components such as wooden support beams. As soon as you spot mold in your home or business, you should have it removed before it…

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white mold on wall

What Is White Mold & How To Remove It

Have you noticed a white fungus growing in some parts of your home or business? What you’re likely seeing is white mold. As with all types of mold, white mold thrives in damp environments and can cause structural damage and health concerns.  Whether it’s a tiny bit of white mold or an infestation—you just want…

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water leak in crawl space

Is It Normal to Have Water In My Crawl Space?

You can safely store holiday decorations, hardly used electronics, and other items in your crawl space. They may collect dust but shouldn’t otherwise be affected. However, if moisture and water find their way into this area, it can put your things at risk. Even in small amounts, water in your crawl space is not normal.…

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