It’s time. That outdated bathroom — or 80s-style family room — has got to go. While you’re excited about updating your home, the thought of hiring a contractor for a home renovation or remodel feels more than a little unnerving. How do you find someone who knows what they’re doing — and how do you […]
Returning to “normal” after a house fire can be difficult, to say the least. Besides having to live in an alternative place in the interim, you have to deal with appraisals, inspections, and insurance and develop a plan for making your home liveable again. It might be the most hectic time of your life. After […]
You have arrived home to find a small swimming hole where your basement used to be. Something in your house has leaked, burst, or overflowed. Your first thought? I knew I should have extended my vacation by a couple of days. Your mind then shifts to panic and disbelief. Your second thought: How am I […]
Preparing for the unforeseen is a bit of an oxymoron – but when disaster strikes, it’s the immediate response that can dictate the level of further damage sustained. When you’re in reaction mode, however, it can be overwhelming to try and decipher the difference between the mitigation process and the restoration process. Read on to […]
You’ve been pacing the real estate market endlessly when you finally found it –– the home of your dreams. When the inspection uncovers a substantial mold issue, you’re crushed, faced with the decision to walk away from what could be your forever home. Whether you’re thinking of buying that home or you already own your […]
Smoking weed is all fun and games… until your mom calls to say she’s coming over and you realize that your house smells strongly of the devil’s lettuce. Or you invite your boss for dinner. Or you realize you should have taken that ‘no smoking’ policy in your hotel room more seriously. While you frantically […]
Achoo, achoo, achooo! Ugh. You’re sick of constantly sneezing when you’re at home. And are you going crazy or is the AC just not cooling like it used to? From low air quality that leaves you sniffling your way through the day to temperature control that leaves you too hot or too cold — but […]
Welcome to the dark and mysterious world of basements, where nightmares come to life. Add mold to your basement walls and you have yourself in a horror movie in your own home. Facing basement mold can be daunting, but it’s possible to use mold abatement measures to eradicate it completely. So, if you have discovered […]
Very few terms spark horror stories from renters and homeowners alike as the words “black mold”. But what do we really know about black mold besides it’s “toxic?” Not all black mold is created equal, yet with such a dangerous classification, the term seems to be tossed around with little clarification. We’re here to clear […]
Have you had the misfortune of discovering mold growing behind your baseboards? It’s a disturbing and discouraging discovery, for sure. If it’s growing behind the baseboards, where else is it growing unbeknownst to you? Isn’t it a bit much to add removing and cleaning baseboards to your regular housekeeping routine? How can you address mold […]