Water Damage Restoration

Photo: michelmond (Shutterstock) A burst pipe or leaky water heater can cause water damage just as well as a flood, and either spells bad news for your home. If your home has standing water somewhere it shouldn't, there are a few things you can right away do to limit the damage. While restoration often has to be handled by a pro, these basic steps can get the process started and save you time, hassle, and money down the road. Prevent water damage in the first place One preventative measure you can take is to install water detection alarms that will notify right away you if there's water where there shouldn't be. These come in traditional noisemaking types as well as smart varieties that will send you alerts. A smart water detectors will often also will notify you when temperatures drops below freezing, a useful tipoff if your home is prone to frozen pipes. Read more Find the source of the leak(s) If it's not obvious where the water came from, you'll first want to fi...

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Mold is a toxic yet common issue in many households. Using one of the best mold removal companies will ensure a thorough cleaning. BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Photo: istockphoto.com Mold removal is an important household task—especially if the mold spreads to a large area. Leaving mold to flourish can lead to serious health concerns and even property damage. Hiring a certified mold remediation company can help homeowners ensure their mold situation is properly addressed. Homeowners may spend too much time googling "best mold removal companies near me" or "mold specialist near me" while they're still unsure of what features to consider when choosing a company. To help, we conducted extensive research and compiled a list of the best mold removal companies on the market. BEST OVERALL: ServiceMaster Restore RUNNER-UP: SERVPRO BEST FOR MOLD PREVENTION: AdvantaClean ALSO CONSIDER: PuroCle...

To the Editor: Hurricanes are never welcome, a reality to contend with, nonetheless. A price we pay to live in paradise. Last Thursday I made the journey from central Florida to check on extended family and see if I could help.  While I'm not native to the island, I have lived in the Orlando area most of my life, and countless memorable weekends were spent as one of the Bowen "collectibles." Pastor Beatty at the Baptist church married Melinda and me in 2003. My roots and love for the Boca Grande community run deep, with the devastation I saw weighing heavy on my heart. Memories and lessons learned since Hurricane Charley surrounded me.  I'm a Florida Licensed General CGC1520496, Building Contractor CBC1253395, and Florida Licensed Home Inspector HI5833 as well as having provided expert witness testimony. Our company holds Florida Mold Remediation and Lead Remediation Licenses. We're based in Winter Park, FL, where we'v...

By Jim Moss Editor's note: Jim Moss is a Colorado-based attorney who represents bike and accessory manufacturers. Generally, to file a lawsuit, you have to have been injured by the person you are suing. If it was a product that injured you, you sue the product manufacturer. If it was an individual, you sue the person. If it was a bad repair, you sue the person who failed to repair the product. A person is suing another person. However, in State Farm suing Rad Power Bikes for damages after its insured's e-bike caught fire, State Farm is not the injured party; its client was. Yet, State Farm, which was not injured by the bike and as a legal entity could not be injured by a bike, is suing. Subrogation The general thought is that plaintiffs' lawsuits are taking over the court systems. That every time someone is hurt, a person will sue for whatever reason to recover money. However, that is not the case. Plaintiff lawsuits are two types, and you might ...

Coastal Conservation Association Raises Concerns About Hatchery Production Following Grant Approval by Cowlitz Fisheries Technical Committee By Owen Sexton  / owen@chronline.com After the Cowlitz Fisheries Technical Committee approved nearly $4.5 million in grants through the Cowlitz Restoration and Recovery Project aimed at habitat improvements in the Cispus River in a recent meeting, Coastal Conservation Association Chapter President Randy LeDuc was left wondering if anything was being done about hatchery production. According to LeDuc, smolt returns being tracked at local hatcheries have been low recently, meaning a lot of the fish being released aren't making it back. LeDuc believes the main issue isn't lack of habitat but predators. "We've got a big issue with cormorants, sea lions and seals," LeDuc told The Chronicle. "All of these predators prey on the fish going out as well as comi...

The city says the cleanup of sewage-ravaged Chedoke Creek is being prevented by regular canoe trips into the dredging area by members of a Haudenosaunee group who say they are exercising treaty rights. Group spokesperson Aaron Detlor said Thursday he disputes the idea that the visits are preventing a cleanup — but also vowed members will be a "full-time, constant presence" until the government commits to appropriate consultation. The province ordered a cleanup in the west-end creek in 2019 after The Spectator revealed the city had kept secret the magnitude of a four-year, 24-billion-litre sewage spill. A $6-million project to vacuum pollution out of the creek was supposed to start in August — but work has largely been on hold ever since representatives of Six Nations hereditary chiefs called on the city to consult and seek consent for the proposal, citing Indigenous treaty rights. Detlor renewed that call in a critical opinion piece accusing the city of ignoring treaty rights...

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Mold is a toxic yet common issue in many households. Using one of the best mold removal companies will ensure a thorough cleaning. BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Photo: istockphoto.com Mold removal is an important household task—especially if the mold spreads to a large area. Leaving mold to flourish can lead to serious health concerns and even property damage. Hiring a certified mold remediation company can help homeowners ensure their mold situation is properly addressed. Homeowners may spend too much time googling "best mold removal companies near me" or "mold specialist near me" while they're still unsure of what features to consider when choosing a company. To help, we conducted extensive research and compiled a list of the best mold removal companies on the market. BEST OVERALL: ServiceMaster Restore RUNNER-UP: SERVPRO BEST FOR MOLD PREVENTION: AdvantaClean ALSO CONSIDER: PuroCle...

Q : My house is 25 years old. It's covered with vinyl siding. Every summer, mold and mildew develop on the north side of my house. Every few years I remove it. Is there some coating I can apply to the siding to stop the mold and mildew from reappearing? It's aggravating. What about some sort of paint? I'm open to any and all ideas. — Robert C., Sylvania, Ohio A : I have the same exact issue at my own home, although its siding is fiber cement. You may have black mold and mildew or green algae growing on the north side of your home if you live north of the equator. The north exposure provides the perfect conditions for this organic growth. Here's the bad news: There's no magic paint or coating I'm aware of that will keep your siding free of mildew, mold and algae. These three living organisms are just about everywhere. They just need two things to grow: water and food. The northern exposure of houses provides ample amounts of water. Because direct sunlight doesn...