Home DIY Care

As snow and ice give way to flower buds, grass sprouts, and sunshine, it’s time to take a fresh look at the shape of your home. Winter, with its cold temperatures, icicles, and harsh winds, may have done a number to your exterior. Hefty damage might be easy to spot but don’t overlook the little […]

Only second to your roof, ceilings provide much-needed overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and debris floating in the air. They also hold insulation in and keep unsightly beams and pipes undercover. While you may not give your home’s ceilings much thought day to day, when they start to show signs of damage, they […]

Labor Day may not be the first official day of fall, but for many, it feels like the unofficial end to summer. While warm days are sure to follow the holiday weekend, they are certainly numbered. Before long, the air will turn crisp, the leaves will fall, and snow will be in future forecasts. Take […]

A homeowner recently told us that she had left her house after turning on the washing machine, only to return 30 minutes later and discover it was still filling up with water. Sadly for this homeowner, a broken water supply line caused extensive damage not only to the laundry room but also to the ceiling, […]

April showers bring May flowers, but spring rain can also lead to water damage. Basement flooding due to foundation problems and roof leaks can become costly problems when a big storm hits. The good news is by taking proper measures, you can prevent spring rains from hurting your home. Start at the Top While flooding […]

With the weather warming up, it’s time to shake off the cabin fever and put that extra stored-up energy toward preparing your home for the spring and summer seasons. Regular maintenance is key to preventing and responding to regular wear and tear that happens with age, use, and weather elements. And getting started early means […]

At one time or another, you or someone you know will experience the (sometimes) horror and aggravation of a sewer backup. You panic because of the sight of it all, to begin with and then the worry about whether you can get things truly clean again! Let’s first find out… What Causes Backups? Wastewater can […]

We recently attended a class in forensic clean up. In the class the instructor made the comment that bleach has lost it’s rating as a sporicide. That led me to think: Bleach has been used for so long by homeowners as a quick and easy mold killer – you mean it isn’t effective at ALL? […]

What is a Sewage Backup? First of all, it’s basically a mix of murky water that contains a variety of unpleasant things such as waste water from your household, organic waste, solid waste, human excrement and debris. All are hazardous to your health, but human excrement brings the highest risks as it contains micro-organisms such […]

Nicotine stains can be a stubborn and unsightly problem, particularly on walls and glass surfaces. Whether you’re a former smoker or have moved into a home with nicotine residue, it’s essential to tackle these stains to restore the appearance and cleanliness of your space. We have gathered various effective methods for cleaning nicotine off walls […]