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How to Choose a Dehumidifier to Prevent Mold

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Got mold in your basement or in your attic, right above the air conditioning unit above the area where water condenses and collects? You’re not alone. Mold is a problem a lot of homeowners face, and it can cause significant health problems if not addressed. Learn what you can do to prevent mold from growing

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What Does Fire Damage Look Like?

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What Does Fire Damage Look Like? The importance of preventing a fire in your home cannot be understated. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), "U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 355,400 home structure fires [between 2012 and 2016]." Over the same period, structural damage soared to $6.5 billion in costs. What,

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Do I Really Need to Hire Water Restoration Services? Why Can’t I Just Use a Dehumidifier?

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Do I Really Need to Hire Water Restoration Services? Why Can’t I Just Use a Dehumidifier? Your lower level flooded, and your carpet is soaked. Or perhaps your tub overflowed or you’ve discovered a massive water leak and you’ve got water dripping from the ceiling. Do you need to hire water restoration services? Or can

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The Real Cost of Water Damage

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The Real Cost of Water Damage It's a tough pill to swallow: if left untreated, water damage costs can be immensely high. Damage caused by floods, a broken water line or hidden water leak can run tens of thousands of dollars, and if insurance gets involved, it’s very likely that your home owner’s insurance premium

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Is It Mold or Mildew? Health Problems Caused by Water Damage

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Is It Mold or Mildew? A Review of Health Problems Caused by Water Damage You've stumbled on a fungus growing in your home, but don't know what it is. Your husband says it's mildew, but your neighbor says it's mold. What's the difference? Does it even matter? How do you get rid of it? Can

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