There are a number of ways your home can suffer water damage: excessive rain, flooding, burst pipes, leaks, overflowing bathtubs, ice dams, the list goes on. Depending on the severity of the situation, you might see water damage as more of a nuisance than a serious problem. Make no mistake, water damage isn’t something to be ignored or put off. […]
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The winter weather has a tendency to take a toll on just about everything it touches. Your home is no exception. Left unchecked, winter home damage can quickly turn into water damage. One in 50 homes makes a claim for damage caused by freezing or water damage every year. If your home has suffered damage from water and/or freezing weather, it’s
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No one wants mold growing in their home. However, there’s one particular type of mold that’s feared above all: black mold. This dark-colored fungus is said to spread toxic compounds, threatening the health and wellbeing of anyone around it. But is it really that dangerous? Let’s take a deeper look at what exactly black mold is, what makes it different, and what you can
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Tis the Season… for increased fire safety! When the holidays come around each year, we take the opportunity to remind our readers of the countless hazards that can come during the most wonderful time of the year. We don’t mean to sound like the grinch. In fact, we love this time of year and want to ensure
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As we have officially entered into the fall season in Ohio, many are enjoying getting back to the normalities of life. While we may never feel like anything is totally normal in the year 2020, the familiarity of leaves changing color, carving pumpkins, picking out Halloween costumes, and even returning to school has brought some comfort in this crazy year.
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It’s important to know what emergencies are covered under your home insurance policy. Though the specifics of coverage can vary from policy to policy, home insurance typically covers things like fire and even mold. One area that’s often not covered by insurance policies, however, is flooding. Though flooding caused by excess rain and overflowing bodies requires professional emergency repair, many homeowners will have to find another
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As experienced providers of fire restoration in Springfield, Ohio, we’ve seen the aftermath of countless house and structural fires. One thing we’ve learned firsthand is just how easy it is for a fire to start and spread through a building. Often, it’s caused by something as simple as a space heater. In fact, space heaters cause roughly 25,000 residential fires and more than 300
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When a home has experienced a fire, it’s natural to think about the damage the heat and flames have caused. What many people don’t realize is that smoke damage can often be worse. Even if the fire was contained to a specific area and extinguished, smoke likely permeated through much of the house. In fact, smoke can
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When your home suffers any sort of damage, the first question you should ask is whether or not your insurance covers it. Experiencing a house fire or vandalization can be a difficult event to process. Having insurance to pay for the damages can provide some much-needed relief. While damage caused by fire, rain, wind, or theft is typically covered under insurance policies, other types of
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Mold is something that no one wants in their home. Unfortunately, it’s technically already there. Right now, there are mold spores floating in the air around you. Though this might be unsettling to think about, it’s actually nothing to be concerned over. That is, as long as you don’t leave any moist surfaces exposed for too long. When mold spores touch moist surfaces,
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