Too dry in winter, too damp in summer … does this describe the air in your house? If, like Goldilocks, you’re looking for something that’s just right, a humidifier or dehumidifier may do the job. The ideal relative humidity inside the home is 30-60 percent, depending on the season. You can measure it with a […]

Residents need to be advised to be aware of a number of potential health and safety hazards as a result of the flooding, the American Board of Industrial Hygiene noted. These issues range from mold growth and microbial contamination from flood waters to lead, asbestos and other household hazardous chemicals during cleanup and remediation. Altered […]

Spring season has officially begun, and with it brings warmer weather, rain and flooding. Flooding is the leading natural disaster in the U.S. with an estimated $500 million price tag in most states. This may go up or down depending on the state, but even so, flooding is a costly disaster. After a flood strikes, […]

Water damage is one of the most common insurance claims homeowners make. It can be caused by a variety of things, such as a leaky roof, toilet overflowing, or a pipe freezing and bursting. According to Allstate Insurance, the average water damage claim costs $6,500.  If left untreated for too long, water damage can lead […]

When wood and water mix, the results can be devastating for a homeowner—especially when considering wood floors or paneling. Because wood retains water, having the wood surfaces in your home exposed to water continually or for an extended period of time can leave them disfigured, displaced or worse, rotted. When it comes to salvaging wooden […]