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Each year, 1 out of every 50 homes will file an insurance claim for water damage in the U.S. By comparison, just 1 in every 400 homes will file a claim for theft. Water damage is a serious and often devastating occurrence. It can also spell disaster for your beautiful hardwood floors. If your home has been flooded or experienced

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An insurance claim for water damage will cost a homeowner on average more than $10,000. That’s why it’s absolutely necessary to detect water damage early before it becomes a major problem with many repairs. When you can spot the signs of roof water damage quickly, you’ll be able to get the professional help you need. Hopefully, that will be able

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Have you noticed something growing within your house, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is? This could be mildew, or even worse, mold. It’s a problem that many homeowners know all too well. You may have recently had water damage or high humidity. This could mean that you have areas in your house that are prone to developing

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If you have mold in your home—you’re not alone. Sources estimate that a whopping 70% of homes harbor one or more species of mold. Depending on the species, mold can trigger allergy symptoms, respiratory issues, and immune conditions, and has been linked to 96% of the chronic sinus infections in the US in a study by Mayo Clinic. The bottom line?

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Water can wreak havoc on your home or business. It doesn’t take long for mold, mildew, and other potential problems to set in. Time is of the essence when dealing with water damage. Delaying the clean-up process can result in further damage and make the process more difficult and expensive. If you live in the Portland area and need help

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Every homeowner’s worst nightmare is a water emergency. Something goes wrong, a pipe bursts, a water heater breaks, and now there’s water gushing into your home. You’re panicking, trying to figure out how to stop it, and salvage all your belongings. What do you do in a situation like this? Handling a water emergency is a matter of good preparation

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As long as there’s moisture in the air, mold will be a constant companion. Basically, there is no escaping the possibility of mold growth in your home. Here are some tips for successful mold removal for new homeowners. However, if you take some precautions, you can keep mold away. If not, there are a couple of steps you can take

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Water damage can wreak havoc on your home, your furnishings, and your finances. As a homeowner, you hope it never happens. But it’s important to prepare yourself for this potential problem. Here is 8 mistakes to avoid with water damage restoration as a new homeowner. Water damage restoration isn’t an easy task. And many homeowners rush to handle the problem

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Winterizing plumbing pipes is a process that prepares household plumbing for freezing temperatures that can cause leaks and breaks in the home. When water freezes, it expands as it becomes ice. This expansion produces pressure within pipes, which causes damage. Winterizing plumbing is recommended when a house will be vacant for a long period of time and no water will

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When it comes to water damage to a residential or commercial property, there is more than meets the eye. Here are some water damage facts and figures as they pertain to the restoration industry: Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances. In fact, water is known as the “universal solvent” because it dissolves more substances than any

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