Water Damage Restoration

By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter Whether your home has a small water leak or you experience an all out flood, you need to move quickly to avoid bigger issues. Consumer Reports said that mold can show up in 24 to 48 hours. Based on the number of complaints received by 5 On Your Side, it's a constant battle for so many. With larger rooms that were soaked, warding off mold may require professional help with special drying equipment. But for smaller issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said people can usually deal with the mold themselves. Start by clearing out the space as soon as it's safe. Then, remove anything porous that can't be thoroughly cleaned and dried, such as carpet, upholstery, drywall, insulation and ceiling tiles. Try drying out the room by opening windows and using fans. Then, close the room and use a dehumidifier, which can remove a significant amount of moi...

The Firebird was pretty much Pontiac's answer to the Chevrolet Camaro, as the vehicle launched only a few months after its rival. 27 photos The first Camaro entered mass production in September 1966 for the model year 1967, while the Firebird got to see the daylight during the next February. The car was available in two body styles, namely coupe and convertible, with the production for the first year exceeding 82,500 units. The coupe obviously accounted for the lion's share, with some 67,000 Firebirds ending up in this configuration. The Firebird that we have here is one of these many coupes, though it's not hard to figure out this one hasn't exactly enjoyed only sunny days lately. The vehicle exhibits the typical amount of rust, but unfortunately, very little information has been provided on this front. In other words, if you want to find out more about what can still be saved on this Firebird, the best way to do it is to just pay a visit to Clas...

Welcome to "Kansas Common Sense." Thanks for your continued interest in receiving my weekly newsletter. Please feel free to forward it on to your family and friends if it would interest them. Kansans Affected by Severe Weather, Find Assistance Below Following the severe wind storms, nearly 400,000 acres burned across Kansas Wednesday into Thursday, with some fires still burning from the last report yesterday, and hundreds of cattle and horses affected by the storms. Damages stretch from smaller fires in Finney, Scott, Gove and other counties to the "Four County Fire" covering parts of Ellis, Rooks, Russell and Osborne counties. If you are a farmer or rancher in crisis, or know of someone in need of immediate mental health assistance, contact your local Kansas Community Mental Health Center or call the Kansas Suicide Prevention Line at  (785) 841-2345 . Additional Mental Health Resources can be found through Kansas Ag Stress. Donations can als...

Service Restoration is a leading water damage and fire restoration company. In a recent post, the agency shared what makes it the best water damage restoration service provider. Minneapolis, MN – December 10, 2021 – In a website post, Service Restoration affirmed its position as the go-to water damage restoration provider in Minneapolis. Service Restoration uses the latest and reliable techniques to solve water damage emergencies. That has made the company a leader in water damage restoration services in Minnesota and the surrounding areas. They have gained the needed experience to know what customers want through time. Consequently, the technicians have what it takes to restore a house speedily and avert any further losses at reasonably competitive prices. These reliable and professional Minneapolis water damage restoration technicians are certified by IICRC in water damage, mold remediation, fire damage, flood damage, mitigation management, and related re...

Article 7 Comments When the Florida insurance world heard that a newly formed homeowners' insurance carrier was stepping into the troubled Florida waters, reactions ranged from cynical to apoplectic. Vyrd President David Howard Few people have given the new company, known as Vyrd Insurance, very good odds on surviving a market that is beset with carrier insolvencies, excessive litigation, a surging public adjuster industry, and alleged fraud by contractors. One part of the secret sauce for Vyrd, said David Howard, the president of the firm and a veteran of the Florida insurance business, will be Vyrd's heavy reliance on technology, a preferred contractor network – and a plan to beat the other guys to the punch. "We feel like we have some technologies that we're going to employ that will allow us to not only detect problems, but to move quicker on the losses, triaging the losses, and getting quicker to paying the cla...

Atlantic City students are set to return to in-person learning starting Monday. But at least one school of teachers won't be there, citing safety concerns for the children. Brighton Avenue School's ventilation system has yet to be upgraded and is a threat to student health, the Atlantic City Education Association's president said. As a result, the teachers decided to use their sick time to call out of work en masse Monday. "This is about student safety," ACEA President P.J. Dollard said. "Sadly, the Brighton Avenue School has failed to prepare for the return of students into the classrooms. The ventilation system has not been updated. There have been little protective measures implemented in the school. The school is not safe for students to return." There are also concerns with other schools in the district, especially Texas Avenue, which has problems similar to Brighton and a third-floor ceiling cave-in. But those teachers decided against a mass call o...

ANN ARBOR, Mich.   , May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- When the unexpected hits U.S. home and business owners, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE provides those who have experienced property damage what they truly need: an experienced restoration partner they can rely on to safely restore not only their property but their lives. As a result of its top-quality work and unmatched customer care, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE has nearly doubled its number of franchise owners since the start of 2020, amid the global pandemic. During that span, the property restoration franchise has grown its national footprint to more than 150 locations across 30 states while systemwide revenues grew at an even faster rate, increasing by 123%. Looking ahead, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE expects to reach 200 units within the coming year as it seeks new owners to fill prime territories still available across the country. "We're proud of our network of dedicated franchise owners who put their customers first, which reflects our ...