A few years ago we were called out to do a fire damage restoration project for a homeowner in Haddonfield, NJ. The fire started in the kitchen when the homeowner went into another room – “just for a second.” The fire was contained to the first floor, and everyone was able to get out safely, […]
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1 Smart Tip to avoid costly water damage to your home
Everyday I express gratitude for the hands and minds that invented indoor plumbing . . . and water heaters! Comfort, convenience, and cleanliness – brilliance in a package just behind the walls. Can you imagine what it used to be like having to lift, carry and tote water for basic uses like drinking, cooking, and […]
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Have you checked your sump pump recently?
Spring is here! But this is also the time of year when water is most likely to seep into your basement too. Homeowners depend on sump pumps to keep their basements and homes dry. Unfortunately, rain storms and power outages also go together. If you have an electric sump pump with no back-up system, and […]
On Optimism, Pessimism, and Risk Management
I’m an optimist. No, really, I am. And, I bet you are too. Don’t believe me? Let me explain: When you got up this morning to take your shower you believed the water was going to be there and be hot, right? You turned on the coffee maker and expected that within minutes you would […]
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It keeps happening . . .
Last week we were called out to do another site visit for a mold removal consultation. The walls of the finished basement of this beautiful home near Philadelphia were covered in black mold. As the story unfolded, the homeowners had a flood in their basement last Spring that was caused by a broken supply line […]
Help for Families of Hoarders in Philadelphia – Part II
As promised, this is a follow-up to the article I wrote last week. The work on the hoarder’s home we were called to for fire damage clean up services in Philadelphia is going well. All the debris has been removed, and the exterminator has done his job well (Thank you Stephen’s Exterminating! ) So the […]
8 common reasons for sump pump failure and 2 helpful tips to avoid costly repairs
April Showers may bring May Flowers – but this is the time of year when water is most likely to seep into your basement too. Homeowners depend on sump pumps to keep their basements and homes dry. Unfortunately, rain storms and power outages also go together. If you have an electric sump pump with no […]
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