Anyone who lives in Northern Virginia knows that while the weather is usually nice when it rains it pours. With all that rain pounding the home, your space can quickly succumb to water damage. To make matters worse, many homeowners aren't aware of what water damage looks like. Because of this, they don't take preventative [...]
Studies show that about 15 million U.S. homes are at risk of flooding, but if you’re a homeowner you’re likely not prepared for what to do if your house gets flooded. After a house flood most people worry strictly about the water damages, but what about the longer-lasting damages like decreased air-quality and potential mold [...]
Did you know that 93% of chronic sinus infections have been attributed to mold? This is just one negative impact that mold can cause, but others can be more damaging and even deadly. When you suspect mold in the home, you should hire a mold remediation service to properly remove the issue. Read on to [...]
Asbestos is useful, yet dangerous. It can resist fires and insulate materials. It can also cause cancers. 125 million people all around the world get exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Not all of them develop diseases. But lung cancer and mesothelioma can crop up decades later, reducing a person's mobility and life expectancy. Millions [...]
The World Health Organization estimates that 3.8 million people per year die from complications caused by indoor air pollution. One of the most harmful indoor air pollutants is mold. Mold is a toxic organic substance that can plague your home or business. Being able to identify mold and treat it fast is paramount to maintaining [...]
Water can be a powerful natural force against your home. Unfortunately, it's one of the most common sources of property damage and costs an annual national average of $13 billion. While the destruction can be catastrophic, a professional water damage restoration service can help you safely minimize and prevent any further damage. Water damage restoration begins [...]
Rebuilding your home after it's been damaged by a fire can sometimes be both traumatic and therapeutic. It's hard to sift through the items in your house that are nothing but ash, especially if they're irreplaceable. But it's also an opportunity to start completely fresh with a clean slate. Sadly, it's not always possible to [...]
Investing in a safe and healthy working environment for your employees will save you both time and money in the longterm. According to researchers from the University of Arizona, the average desk has 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. Consider this fact if you're not having your office space regularly cleaned! You need [...]
If you're a contractor or homeowner that's about to work on a home built prior to 1978, you could be putting yourself at risk. In 1978, the federal government banned the consumer use of paint containing lead due to its dangerous toxicity. The worst part about lead poisoning is that it builds up in your [...]
Scientists have been debating whether certain types of mold really can make you sick for decades. While researchers continue to search for answers to that question, one thing is for sure: mold isn't good for the health of your home. Mold eats away at your interior, leaving unsightly spots around your home. Worse, mold can destroy [...]
