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Coastal Dispatch – Concrete Products - Concrete Produts

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Scotland's Home of the Year 2022: See The 9 Finalists - House Beautiful

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(L) Jay Jennings, (R) Curse These Eyes Nine distinct homes covering the length and breadth of Scotland have made it into the grand final of Scotland's Home Of The Year 2022. Chosen by judges Kate Spiers , Anna Campbell-Jones and Michael Angus, there is a home to root for which covers every style and taste. Over the past nine weeks viewers have been fawning over the homes and interiors of these Scottish abodes. Whether you're a fan of modern, sustainable styles, quirky colours and bold prints, traditional features or savvy design innovations, which one would be your winner in next week's grand final? Here are the nine finalists of BBC Scotland's Home Of The Year 2022. Episode 1: The Highlands - Lorne Cottage, Fort William ...

How much does rug cleaning cost? - The Jerusalem Post

[unable to retrieve full-text content] How much does rug cleaning cost?    The Jerusalem Post

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage? | The Ascent - The Motley Fool

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Home insurance is pretty complex, and one of the areas that causes the most confusion for homeowners is water damage coverage. Certain types of water damage are covered by most policies, but it all depends on the cause. Here's what homeowners need to know about water damage insurance. What homeowners need to know about water damage coverage Water damage is generally covered by a homeowners insurance policy if it happened as a result of a sudden, unexpected event. But if the water damage occurred because of a mistake on the homeowner's part, like a lack of maintenance, it usually isn't covered. For example, an insurance company will often pay for repairs due to a burst water pipe if that pipe truly burst out of the blue. But if it was corroded, many won't cover it. This is not considered an unexpected event because anyone who looked at the pipe could see that it was likely to fail soon. Whether mold damage and removal are covered also depends on the cause of the water da...

Despite Experiencing Disasters, Majority of Americans are Still Unprepared for Emergencies, According to New BELFOR Survey - PR Newswire

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BIRMINGHAM, Mich. , Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey released today by BELFOR Holdings, Inc. (BELFOR), the world's largest disaster recovery and property restoration company, found that although nearly 7 in 10 Americans surveyed have lived through a disaster that affected their home, 71% do not feel that they are well prepared for future disasters. BELFOR – which includes BELFOR Property Restoration and BELFOR Franchise Group – conducted its annual, independent, national survey of homeowners and renters across the U.S. to measure disaster preparedness in recognition of National Preparedness Month in September. Key findings of the survey, which was designed to evaluate how prepared Americans are for both natural and man-made disasters, include: 46% of respondents stated that they have created an emergency preparedness plan , a significant increase from 32% in 2020. Millennials were most likely to have a plan in place (62%), followed by GenXers (50%) ...

“GetCoveredNJ” offers affordable health insurance for NJ residents with Open Enrollment through January 31st - PIX11 New York News

[unable to retrieve full-text content] "GetCoveredNJ" offers affordable health insurance for NJ residents with Open Enrollment through January 31st    PIX11 New York News

How to Lower Your Medical Bills - Consumer Reports

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Cincinnati Water and Fire Damage Restoration Business Continues Success in Dayton, Ohio - EIN News

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Clarke Contractors Inc. Logo Water Damage in Basement Fire Damage in Dayton Ohio Clarke Contractors' Dayton Office Busy with Damage Restoration Emergencies for Homes and Businesses We understand that our customers are often in dire situations" — Ken Cash DAYTON, OHIO, USA, May 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Clarke Contractors' location in Dayton, OH, marks its third anniversary, it continues to stay busy serving the needs of Dayton's home and business owners. Offering access to fast responding water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold removal, and professional remodeling services, the company helps customers reclaim their lives after catastrophic events so they can get back to life. "We're proud of all that we've achieved in the last three years," explained Jason Clarke, CEO of the company. "We've helped homeowners recover from fires, businesses c...

Kore completes second phase study on Salton Sea remediation - Canadian Mining Journal

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Kore Mining  (TSXV: KORE; OTC: KOREF) has completed a Phase 2 engineering and market assessment work for excess material from the Imperial oxide gold deposit in California. The excess materials are being studied to supply to remediation projects of the Salton Sea as part of Kore's "A Clean Environment for the Salton Sea" (or ACES) initiative. Under its ACES initiative, Kore proposes to supply clean, low-environmental impact materials to remediate the Salton Sea, a major local health problem. The objectives include reducing respiratory illness from dust pollution, preserving wetlands to benefit migratory birds suffering from sea salinity, restoring local community waterfronts, and rehabilitating playas to restore desert habitat. "The Imperial material has a competitive advantage, most notably from a social and environmental perspective.  All other material sources would leave a massive scar in the landscape – not at&nbs...

Hidden Hazards - National Institutes of Health (.gov)

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May 2022 Print this issue Clearing Out Toxins in the Home Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to spot. And some are invisible, in the very air you breathe. These include lead, mold, and radon. But there are ways you can find and fix these unseen hazards. Learning about possible toxins in your home may be concerning. But knowledge can help you take action. Getting the Lead Out Lead is a naturally occurring metal. It's used to make many products, like car batteries. But it doesn't belong in your body. It causes damage to the brain and nervous system. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children. There is no "safe" level of lead in the bloodstream. Lead exposure causes problems with thinking, learning, and memory, says Dr. Aimin Chen, an environmental health researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. This can affect how well...

5 Best Mobile Home Insurance Companies | 2022 - MarketWatch

In this article: Top 5 providers | What mobile home insurance covers | Factors that affect rates | Conclusion | FAQs | Methodology A mobile home, also known as a manufactured home, can have unique advantages over a traditional home or condo, such as lower purchase prices and flexibility in your home's location. However, it usually requires a unique form of insurance rather than a standard homeowners insurance policy since it has significant structural differences. At the Home Media reviews team, we have analyzed the top homeowners insurance companies on the market and compared their mobile home insurance policies to help you find the best one for you and your manufactured home. Top 5 mobile home insurance providers After in-depth research, we found the following to be the best mobile home insurance providers: Homeowners insurance rates vary based on your location, square footage and other factors. To get your personalized quote,...

Atlanta Restoration Offers Assistance for Water Damage Clean Up in Atlanta and Cumming, Georgia - Digital Journal

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Water damage can hamper the structural strength of a house and even contribute to other severe issues in the long run. Hence, it is essential to take steps to treat such damages at once. This press release was orginally distributed by ReleaseWire Johns Creek, GA — (ReleaseWire) — 05/18/2022 — Atlanta Restoration is a locally owned and operated company specializing in property damage restoration. They offer professional assistance for water damage and fire damage restoration in Atlanta and Cumming, Georgia. Without prompt water damage restoration, any area that has been flooded might pose a significant health risk. One needs to get things dried out as quickly as possible if their house has recently been flooded or had another incident where areas were damaged due to water. Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects, and proper water damage restoration is required to maintain a disease-free environment. However, water damage cleanup and restoration is not ...

How to fix a ceiling with water damage – so it stays high and dry - Homes & Gardens

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Knowing how to fix a ceiling with water damage properly – and quickly – is vital. It may not look bad now, but leaving it will only result in costly repairs further down the line, plus you'll have to put up with musty odors, unsightly stains and potential health and safety risks such as mold growth and rotting beams in the meantime.  Firstly, it's important to fix a ceiling leak as soon as possible – and not just for aesthetic reasons. In most cases, fixing a ceiling with water damage is a job best left to the professionals. However, small repairs are generally pretty manageable. 'Worst case scenario, the whole ceiling will need to be torn out and replaced by a professional, however, assuming the water damage is minor and hasn't compromised the structural integrity of your ceiling, it can usually be dried out and repainted', says water damage restoration expert, Diana Rodriguez-Zaba of ServiceMaster Restoration (opens in new tab) . Whether you opt for prof...

How to Repair Damaged Wood Furniture and Give it a New Life - We Heart

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Anyone who has ever owned a dining table with a wood tabletop knows how annoying a scratch on the top can be. Unfortunately, not all furniture is always in its best condition as nothing can escape the hands of time. And if you don't know how to repair damaged wood furniture, then it can quickly fall into disrepair. When you leaf through various interior magazines or browse Instagram or Pinterest, you may fall in love with the lovely pictures of old attractive wood furniture that has been carefully restored to look elegant and fresh. Simple processes can transform items you thought were beyond salvage. It's an art to take something old and turn it into something new and beautiful. However, it's not impossible. With a few simple means, you can renovate your grandmother's old wooden chairs or fix the old wood bench that stands outside your porch. Here are the tricks we think work best for how to repair damaged wood furniture and give old favourites a new look. ...

The CleanUP Guys – Fire and Water Restoration Offers Professional Mold Removal Services in Chicago, Illinois - Digital Journal

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Chicago, IL – The CleanUP Guys is one of the most trusted mold removal and remediation companies in the Chicago area. They specialize in mold inspection, removal and clean-up, house mold detection, commercial and residential mold remediation, attic mold removal, infrared mold detection, and mold damage repairs. The company has serviced hundreds of properties, including schools, hospitals, residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and other large facilities and buildings. Engaging a professional mold remediation company is key, considering mold is not just unsightly black coloring on walls, ceilings, and floors. It also poses many other risks such as worsened allergies, increased risk for asthma development, headaches, skin irritation, fatigue, and lung disease. It may also lead to collapsing walls and damaged wood, carpeting, tiles, and other materials. The Chicago mold removal expert serves residential and commercial clients and offers emergency services. The company is II...

We must tend, not neglect, forests - Albuquerque Journal

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Recently, KOB ran a news article titled, "105-year-old woman loses her home in the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire." Mariquita Gallegos, mother to 17 children and a lifelong resident of the area, has already lost two homes to wildfires. Now, she is living with family in Los Lunas and celebrating 105 years of life, even as her material possessions have been reduced to ash. Mariquita is not alone, and unfortunately even Valencia County is no stranger to wildfire. Just a few weeks ago, the Bosque fire torched homes just blocks from my own, and as tragic as it was, it paled in comparison to the wildfires now consuming our state. Last week it was announced the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peaks Fire is now New Mexico's largest wildfire in modern history, having burned more than 300,000 acres of our precious land. People have lost homes, animals and other precious possessions, and the governor has estimated over 1,000 homes may be destroyed. Meanwhile, our firefighters and...

Service Restoration Outlines Why They Are the Best Water Damage Restoration Company - Benzinga - Benzinga

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Service Restoration is a premier service restoration company specializing in water, fire, smoke, mold, and flood remediation solutions. The agency has outlined why it is the best water damage restoration company in a recent update. Minneapolis, MN – Service Restoration has highlighted what makes it the best water damage restoration Minneapolis company in a website post. With the skilled team of Service Restoration, victims can reduce the effects of their home being exposed to prolonged water, alleviate the risk of mold, and repair water damage quickly. Service Restoration Inc Minneapolis, MN is a licensed water damage restoration contractor in Minnesota, and they're certified to handle any size recovery project. The professional Minneapolis water damage restoration and nearby areas can help victims dry out and implement a repair process to prevent future mold. Hiring these professionals means homeowners can reduce the overall losses associated ...

Section 14 survivors group files claim against Palm Springs over evictions - Desert Sun

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Attorneys for the Section 14 Survivors Group have filed a claim against Palm Springs requesting that the city financially compensate the evictees and their descendants for the harm resulting from the forced removal from their homes more than 60 years ago.   The city council is set to discuss the claim in a closed session Thursday on the advice of the city attorney. According to the meeting's agenda, the claim is a matter creating "significant exposure to ligitation."  The claim was filed on April 27 and formally received by the city on May 4. Under California law, filing such a claim is a necessary step before suing a municipality, though such claims are typically reserved for more routine matters such as property damage that occurs on city-owned property. Typically, such claims, if they relate to personal injury or property damage, must be filed no longer ...

5 years after Hurricane Harvey billions of relief dollars remain in the bank - What's Your Point? - FOX 26 Houston

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HOUSTON -  Nearly five years have passed since Hurricane Harvey crushed our community under 40 inches of torrential rainfall.  Our U.S.. Congress responded by appropriating billions of dollars for relief and remediation against future storms....and yet, In what can only be seen as a textbook example of destructive partisanship and governmental dysfunction - much of that relief money remains undistributed.  This week the U.S.. Department of Housing and Urban Development ruled that the Texas General Land Office which administers the federal aid has discriminated against minority residents by denying aid to the hardest-hit areas - namely Houston and Harris County. The fighting and the waiting continues,   as we enter yet another dangerous storm season.  Billions Of Harvey relief Funding Sitting In The Bank Panel discusses billion of dollars that were appropriated by the U.S. Congress, for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, has ...