Odors are invisible nuisances. You can’t always tell where they originate or track them down, but you smell them. Sometimes, odors can even be a sign of something more harmful. Are there signs to pay attention to, what causes the odors, and how are they removed? Symptoms Some common signs of odor damage include: Coughing
Losing everything in a business or home to fire, soot, and smoke damage can happen quickly. While it is not a common occurrence in today’s world, it still happens. When it does, the phrase “goes up in flames” comes to mind because it is a fast, reckless, and unforgiving incident. Getting everything back in order
Two common problems in Ohio are water damage and mold growth. These messes can be invasive and quite expensive to handle correctly. Prevention is key in these situations. Identifying and being aware of the signs help you stop water or mold damage before they start. As water damage commonly causes mold, spotting it can be
Fires are detrimental to your health and property as well as life-changing. Unfortunately, property fires are common. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 1.35 million fires were responded to, 3,800 civilian fire deaths occurred, 14,700 reported injuries and an estimated $15.9 billion in property damage happened in 2021. You have the
Pipes freeze when they get too cold due to wind or low temperatures. Winter tends to bring both, so you need to be aware of what happens to the type of pipes you have in your home. Each type reacts in a different way to winds and freezing weather. Copper, CPVC, or PEX are common
Cleaning soot after a house fire can be a challenging task. It’s a critical phase in the smoke damage cleaning process, and one that needs to be performed quickly, yet carefully. Soot is a black, powdery substance made up of tiny, carbon-based particles. It occurs when the fire doesn’t completely burn its fuel source, leaving
