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Restoring Your Home After a Disaster

After a fire or flood, you might find yourself not knowing which way to turn. There is so much to repair that you end up with no idea where or how to start. I know, because I've been through both. One home burned down in an accidental fire five years ago, another flooded during a severe storm two years ago. Those were tough experiences, and it took a long time to rebuild. I'm using this blog to share my experiences to help others who find themselves in the same boat. I'll talk about how to find great damage contractors and how to do DIY repairs and restorations as well. It will be hard, but you can restore or recreate your home after a disaster.

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Waterproofing Services To Get Your Home Ready For Snowmelt And Spring Rains

Posted on January 22, 2021

There are some areas of your home that are vulnerable to problems with water and moisture. These issues can cause severe damage that you want to prevent. Therefore, waterproofing is a good investment before seasons change and rains come. The following waterproofing services will help you get your home ready for snowmelt and spring rains. Cleaning and Sealing Storm Canals The storm canals protect homes from snowmelt and spring rains. [Read More]

Common Sense Reasons To Use Experienced Home Remodeling Contractors

Posted on November 25, 2020

When you want to redo your house, you may find that much of the work that needs to be done falls outside of your set of skills. Instead of attempting the work on your own, you can fare better to hire contractors to handle it for you. Before you hire a home remodel crew, you can appreciate what kind of work that the contractors are equipped to handle. Professional home remodeling contractors can provide you with a number of services to ensure the appearance, value, and function of your house. [Read More]

How To Deal With Biohazard Cleanup Until A Pro Shows Up

Posted on June 16, 2020

You've contacted a biohazard cleanup services provider, and they have an appointment scheduled. There may still be a few things you'll have to do to keep the situation from getting worse until the company can get a technician to your location. Here is a checklist you should follow to contain the problem. Remove All Unqualified People from the Area Immediately If someone does not have formal training and up-to-date certifications, they do not need to be anywhere near your biohazard cleanup project. [Read More]

Step By Step Guide To Get Standing Water Out Of Your Crawl Space Foundation And Keep It Out

Posted on April 24, 2020

If you have a problem with water getting into your crawl space foundation, you will need to get it out before it starts to cause a problem. The process should include pumping out the water, drying out space, and doing improvements to prevent water problems in the crawl space and damage to your home. The following step-by-step guide will help you get the water out of your crawl space and prevent future problems and damage to your home: [Read More]