Need a laugh? Look no further! This one had me laughing out loud, literally! Shepherd and the Yuppie A shepherd was herding his flock in a remote pasture when suddenly a brand new Mercedes SUV advanced out of a cloud of dust toward him. The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes,…
DetailsCall a professional! Just about finished drying out a house… that the owner didn’t even know was wet! Let me set up the situation: A homeowner had a flood from her hot water heater. It wasn’t huge, but water flooded several rooms in the basement. The homeowner was concerned about vinyl tiles lifting off the…
DetailsHow To Clean Up Water Damage from Ice Damming Ice dams can occur on the roof of your home. They form when the snow on a sloping roof melts and flows down the roof. The water will run until it reaches freezing or below freezing air. This normally happens at the eaves. Then the water…
DetailsFreezing temperatures lead to freezing pipes! With temperatures down in the single digits, the indoor plumbing in your home is at risk of freezing. Pipes along the exterior of your home are in danger if there is poor insulation. Another cause of freezing that I recently saw is a good warning for homeowners out there.…
DetailsThermal Imaging Cameras For Inspecting Homes One of the coolest new tools available for our industry is a thermal imaging camera. They are used in many different industries, but they do have a great application for water damage scenarios. A quick science lesson: When something is wet, the water naturally evaporates. As it does, the…
DetailsLate Night Call! I was on call last weekend, so all the phone calls that normally come into our office get forwarded to my cell phone. Unfortunately, a few companies have erroneously listed our number as theirs, so not all calls that I get are actually for my business (but that’s a topic for another…
DetailsIt’s Monday, humor is needed! Hey everyone, below are some terms commonly used in the construction industry. Let us know if you have any more to add to the list! Construction Terminology Contractor – A gambler who never gets to shuffle, cut or deal. Bid Opening – A poker game in which the losing…
DetailsOutlining The Mold Inspection Process Mold Inspection is the operation of thoroughly analyzing the premises of an place to aid in mold removal. Molds being ever-present in essence are commonly identified in homes and buildings. To execute a comprehensive assessment for molds, a mold inspector will first collect relevant experience data to the prevailing mold…
DetailsUtah Disaster Cleanup and Government Regulation I was in a meeting today at the state capital, dealing with regulatory stuff for our Utah disaster cleanup industry. Cleaning up disasters in Utah, whether Utah water damage, fire and smoke damage, or mold; they can be challenging, but what if you had to do it with one eye…
DetailsMold Abatement – Do It Yourself Mold abatement can be accomplished on your own if you know how to protect yourself and your home from more contamination. Do it yourself mold abatement begins with finding the water source that is allowing your mold to grow and thrive. Mold needs food which is any type of…
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