Why Your Allentown Basement Keeps Getting Mold (And How to Stop the Cycle)
You head down to the basement with bleach and a scrub brush, determined to tackle those dark spots creeping across the wall again. Three hours later, everything looks spotless. Six weeks later, the mold has returned, sometimes even worse than before. Sound familiar? This maddening cycle plays out in basements across Allentown every summer. You […]
Uncovering the Hidden Dangers: Why Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration is Crucial
In the aftermath of a fire, the visible damage caused by flames is usually the immediate cause for concern. However, what many homeowners fail to realize is that the true danger lies in the aftermath. The lingering smoke and soot can wreak havoc on not only your health, but property as well. That’s why professional […]
What to Do If Pipes Burst In House
Ah! The dreaded burst pipe experience. It’s enough to make any home or business owner cringe. Yet, while dealing with a burst pipe is never fun, there are ways to minimize the damage and, ultimately, the frustration brought about by burst pipes and flooding. So, let’s take a look at what to do when dealing […]
8 Home Improvement Ideas To Avoid Emergency Repairs Down The Road
Home renovation can be costly, complicated, and potentially frustrating. However, home improvements impact far more than your property’s appearance. They can also be responsible for increasing property value and protecting your home from serious damage when and if a disaster hits down the road. Many simple home improvement ideas won’t break the bank, and can […]
Home Renovation vs. Home Restoration
There are few undertakings as daunting as making major changes to your home! It’s a complex task to tackle, particularly when dealing with an older house. It may hold sentimental value or retro charm. We become quite attached to the places we live, so it’s easy to get nit-picky when you’re crafting the structure that […]
Cleaning and Sanitizing Services: When Do You Hire a Professional?
There’s no denying that COVID-19 has drastically changed the lives of everyone in our country. Now, more than ever, it’s imperative that hospitals and other healthcare facilities are sanitized and safe. Especially for working medical professionals and incoming patients. Cleaning and sanitizing services are in definite need. As COVID-19 continues to cause concerns there’s a […]
Black Soot – What Is It and Why Is It in My House?
Have you noticed mysterious black marks appearing on your walls, or discovered that your air filter has turned completely black? You’re not alone, and it’s not just dust. An issue that has plagued homeowners for years, black soot mysteriously damages and discolors walls and other household items. Only within the last 20 years has there […]
The Sweet Smell of Success – Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
The Stink of Despair After Commercial Fire Damage Part of your commercial fire damage recovery will be putting the fire behind you. It’s hard to do that when absolutely everything smells like smoke: rooms, desks, soft goods, furniture, and equipment – they emit a smoke odor that continues to contaminate the air and pollute your […]
Fire Damage Clean Up Techniques Work on Puff Backs
Fire damage cleanup techniques are not exclusive to house fires. During the winter months, when we use our home heating systems, the mess and odor of furnace puff backs are not merely a mechanical nuisance, they’re disruptive and messy. A puff back is an explosion inside the burner chamber of an oil furnace. The result […]
You Can Overcome Daunting Fire Damage Clean Up—If You Follow This Simple Plan
Fire damage cleanup is a complicated process in part because it’s challenging for victims to know what to do. After firefighters have quelled the flames it’s important not to enter the building unless the fire department gives you the go ahead, otherwise, you could get hurt. When you enter your home, you’ll find the fire […]