Water Damage Restoration

Bathrooms can be a breeding ground for germs, and mould and mildew can quickly appear. An expert has shared an easy hack to eliminate this at home. While there are lots of cleaning products on the market which promise great results, these can often be costly. Bathroom expert Kerry Hale from Mira Showers suggested a more affordable, homemade option. Mould and mildew is more likely to appear in the bathroom than any other room in the house PEXELS She said simply mixing water and vinegar can make a solution strong enough to target mildew. It can also help prevent the problem from appearing in the first place and from getting worse, and Kerry explained the importance of getting ahead of the problem. Kerry said: "Nobody wants to deal with a build-up of mould and mildew in the bathroom, so it's worth taking some precautionary measures to prevent it getting out of control." Homeowners can use the homemade solution and ensure the bathroom gets plenty of air to prevent mould. ​ Ke...

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Nothing can make a home feel older than its years, and more run-down, than unsightly water stains on the ceiling. Though common, these stains can be hard to get out, and since they are often the result of repairs on the home, they often come at a time when the budget just doesn't allow for hiring a professional cleaner. Thanks to TikTok's 2-ingredient hack, though, water stains on the ceiling can now be a thing of the past. Before you begin, be sure that you lay down a tarp to protect your floor or furniture, and since you will be working with bleach, eye protection, gloves, and a breathing mask come highly recommended since you may have bleach drip down on you.  For this hack, simply mix equal parts bleach and water in a spray bottle. Spray the stain, and let it sit for a moment. Wipe the solution off once it has had a chance to sit, and the stain should go away. For tougher stains, you may have to do this several times, but the bleach should eat up any bacteria...

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is continuing to respond to widespread outages following last night's storm. BWL crews have been working around the clock to make repairs and continue assessing storm related damage to provide more accurate estimated restoration times. Updates will follow when more information is available, and will also be posted to BWL's Outage Map. "We've got all hands on deck to make sure we're getting power restored as quickly and safely as possible," said BWL General Manager Dick Peffley. " This is the largest mobilization we've ever had in the field responding to a storm. We've also called in over 4 0 additional mutual aid line and tree crews from New York to West Michigan to get to work for the people of Greater Lansing." The storm resulted in over 30,000 outages, 190 lines down and more than a dozen broken poles throughout the BWL service territory. Customers who have experienced a single ...

By: April Christian-Davis STN Reporter Natural disasters and unexpected events can wreak havoc on homes and businesses, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Washtenaw County residents know the importance of being prepared for such emergencies, and one company that has consistently come to their aid is 1800-Water Damage, A Belfor Company. Offering a wide range of restoration services, from water, fire damage restoration to mold and sewage cleanup. The unpredictable nature of disasters are happening worldwide with damaging results. Such as flooding, burst pipes, fires, and mold infestations are just a few examples of the challenges that can turn a normal day into a crisis. The aftermath of these events often leaves homes and businesses in a state of disarray, with both structural and health hazards to deal with. This is where the expertise of 1800-Water Damage comes in. Marketing Director Grace Morson said "Our motto is, "Restoring what matters most". Wat...

It's bad enough that you have been incapacitated with some disease or loss that has caused you to lose time and money; what is probably as bad is the paperwork that is inevitable, the processes that must be followed to get your insurance claim processed. From checking the hospital, to intimating your insurance company about your illness to the way that you may get some leeway, experts guide how you should dot the I's and cross the T's. "Typical mistakes in insurance claims include providing inaccurate information, missing required documents, and not adhering to claim submission deadlines," says Rakesh Goyal, Director, Probus Insurance. "Taking treatment in one of the restricted or blacklisted hospitals as decided by the insurance company," says Siddharth Singhal, Business Head - Health Insurance, Policybazaar.com. Customers need to check for such a list of blacklisted hospitals in their area before filing a claim. To file a claim, most insurers mandate a...

Steve Stein  |  Journal Star MORTON -- One of Morton's most well-known and longstanding businesses has a new name. Menold Construction and Restoration, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2017, was acquired this fall by BluSky Restoration Contractors and now carries that company's name.  Denver-based BluSky is one of the largest restoration companies in the U.S., with 40 offices in 18 states and about 1,000 employees. Jeff Neihouser, formerly Menold's chief operating officer and now a BluSky vice president, said the merger will provide job security for Menold's approximately 80 employees because of BluSky's national operation. "At a time when there is so much instability and uncertainty in the business world, we have stability for our Menold employees, which makes me very happy," Neihouser said. It will also mean an expansion in the kinds of work Menold employees perform. What else employees are ...