Washing machines are a convenience, until you find your laundry room flooded. Not only you may have to buy a new washing machine, but there’s a mess to clean. Washing machine water is commonly clean, but water damage can lead to rotten floor boards and mold, if you don’t treat it immediately. The best thing to do is stay calm, and clean up the water by following these guidelines. Dry the Water Read More»
Mold growth is one of the most serious health concerns that faces homeowners, as the presence of mold can cause or aggravate a wide range of respiratory conditions. Mold only grows in the presence of heavy moisture, and so becomes a major risk after experiencing water damage. With that in mind there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the risk of mold spores taking root by targeting specific areas of your home. Read More»
Changing up the look of a room in your home does not require you to pull out old fixtures and surfaces to replace them with new ones. You can remodel a home in your room by installing a new surface to your tile, counter top or sink basin to refresh its look. Here are some tips to help you remodel your bathroom by resurfacing and painting your bathtub. Prepare the Bathtub’s Surface Read More»
When you need to be sure that you are able to make the most out of your basement, you will owe it to yourself to have it waterproofed. The basement protects the foundation, which is the most important fixture in any building. Because of this, you should read below and learn all of the benefits that you will gain by having your basement waterproofed, how much it will cost to waterproof your basement and what you should know about hiring a basement contractor to handle the job for you. Read More»
Water damage is always likely to damage drywall. For instance, a leaked pipe inside a wall can penetrate the drywall from the inside where there is not paint or primer to waterproof it. Water damaged drywall becomes very weak and swollen. Also, there is an extreme risk of mold formation within soggy drywall that does not dry out. This is why you need to repair and replace water damaged drywall as soon as possible. Read More»