Signs of Water Damage in Great Bend
We talk about water damage a lot on this blog but for a good reason! According to waterdamagedefense.com, 14,000 people in the U.S. experience water damage at home or work every single day. In addition, nearly all of us will experience some kind of water damage in our basement sometime in our lives. Here are […]
The Woes of Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can be devastating and very expensive to repair, depending on where the burst is in the line. This can happen to anyone in any home. Not too many years ago, there was a story that made headlines about an upscale mansion in Detroit that had some pipes freeze and burst on the third […]
Can Mold Still Grow in The Winter?
Can mold still grow in a winter? You bet. Mold is rather remarkable in that it can grow just about anywhere, no matter the conditions. Most people associate mold growth with hot, humid climates and summer months. However, you can experience microbial growth in your home year-round if the conditions are right. Things You Can […]
4 Telltale Signs of a Mold Problem
While mold can grow year-round in just about any condition, summer is prime time for mold growth in your Kansas home. The summer heat and humidity combined with storms and sneaky rainwater could mean some bacterial hot spots. 4 Telltale Signs of a Mold Problem Here are four telltale signs of mold in your home: […]
Avoiding Commercial Water Damage in McPherson
McPherson is in for a wet winter in the new few months, with rain and snowstorms moving in and temperatures dropping below freezing moving into December. Wet, cold weather conditions call for additional precautions when it comes to preparing your commercial property for the winter to avoid any water damage that may occur in your […]
How to Deal with Water Damage in Manhattan
There is water everywhere you look – soaking your carpets, covering your hardwood floors, soaking into the walls and furniture. Some of your belongings are floating past you as the kids beg to go swimming in their new “swimming pool”. Whether the water damage was caused by a broken water heater, a cracked water pipe […]
Black Mold Removal in Clay Center
Stachybotrys is a poisonous fungus, also known as black mold. Black mold is toxic and can cause numerous health issues if it chooses to grow in your home. It can also become airborne and enter your expiratory system through inhalation. Steps To Remove Black Mold First and foremost, due to the health risks, we recommend calling […]
Prevent Water Damage From Faulty Appliances
Water damage can happen anytime, but if you are proactive you can prevent many common causes of water damage in your home. Our appliances are leading contributors to water damage due to old or damaged connections, appliances in need of repairs, or improper uses of household appliances. Preventing water damage caused by appliances requires […]
Do’s and Don’ts When Dealing with Water Damage
You’ve just come home and found your basement or kitchen flooded with water, thanks to a burst pipe. Or perhaps it has been raining, and the rainwater has gotten inside your house and flooded it. Either way, dealing with water damage is nerve-wracking, especially when you do not even know where to start. Here are […]
Sump Pump Maintenance and Safety Checks
While we may be in a drought (right now) there’s always the “wait 15 minutes and it’ll change” rule for Kansas! Sooner or later, we WILL have rain, and if it’s true to form, several of those rains will be by the bucket load! For those of you living in Lindsborg and Salina the last […]