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Top Causes of Water Damage (and How to Prevent Each One)
Water can quickly compromise the integrity of your home, so it’s reassuring that the most common causes of water damage are preventable. Common Causes of Water Damage 1. Broken or Burst Pipes Pipes run throughout your home and keep water flowing as needed. While they’re designed to last for many years (20–70+ years depending on…
Mold Prevention in Homes: Everything You Need to Know
In this guide, you’ll discover the most common types of household mold, where they tend to hide, the warning signs many homeowners miss, and mold prevention steps to help stop mold growth before it starts. Types of Household Mold There are three categories of mold, but not every type of mold is limited to one:…
The Impact of Mold on Your Home and Indoor Air Quality
Mold is usually a result of water damage that hasn’t been dealt with properly. It breaks down organic materials and can be destructive to both your home and your health. The impact of mold often reaches further than people expect, affecting both the home itself and the quality of the air inside it. The Impact…
Hidden Mold Warning Signs: What Homeowners Miss
Mold can seem like an obvious issue to deal with – it grows in spots with a lot of moisture (like your bathroom), and depending on the extent of the issue, you either clean it up yourself or with the help of professionals. Simple. Only, that’s often not the case. Mold is often hidden away,…
Types of Household Mold: What They Mean (And When They’re Dangerous)
Dealing with mold can feel scary – especially when you don’t understand what you’re looking at and all you’ve really heard are horror stories. The reality is that while some types of mold in a house are incredibly dangerous, others are relatively harmless if you’ve got a strong enough immune system. There are three categories…