Water Damage Restoration

Flames broke out along the 500 block of Market Street in Williamsport just before 9 a.m. Saturday. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Fire forced six people out of a home Saturday morning. Flames broke out along the 500 block of Market Street in Williamsport just before 9 a.m. The building has a dry cleaning business on the first floor and apartments above it. Photos by 7's Photography show flames and heavy black smoke coming from the upper floors. A total of five fire departments within Lycoming County responded to knock down the fire in the city. Two adults and four children all made it out of the apartment safely.  They were taken to the hospital to get checked out.  Fire officials were not sure what the extent...

Photo: istock.com Q: Each time my air conditioning kicks on, I notice a musty smell inside my house. I also noticed dark spores around a few of my vent covers. Are these signs of black mold in my air vents or house? If so, how do I get rid of it for good? A: Black mold in air vents can be particularly insidious because, unlike mold on walls or ceilings, it occurs mostly out of sight. But just because homeowners can't see this mold does not mean it isn't having a negative effect on their health. Since air duct mold can expose residents to harmful spores, it's important to put a stop to this issue as soon as possible. A musty smell, visible spores around air vents, and allergy-like symptoms are usually some of the first signs of toxic black mold growing in a home's air vents, but it may be necessary to call a duct cleaner or mold inspector for confirmation. Find out more about the signs of black mold in air vents and what next steps to take to get rid of it for good. Cau...

FLINT, MI - The engineer on a massive project to rebuild the primary brick street through downtown Flint will pay to remove and re-lay tens of thousands of bricks after contractors used the wrong type of sand to lock them into place this summer. "The bricks between Court and Third Streets will be reinstalled with polymer sand at the engineering firm's expense -- not the taxpayers," City Engineer Mark Adas said in a statement to MLive-The Flint Journal. "The completed segment of Saginaw Street between Third and Second streets is not impacted. The current phase of construction between Second and First Streets is moving forward on time as planned. We encourage our community to support our local businesses during this unexpected additional street closure." Detroit-based Wade Trim, which is being paid more than $800,000 for construction engineering services on the project, was identified by a city spokeswoman as the company that will pay for crews to take out and re-...

As the winter season is upon us, accidents happen! This is the best time to get everything in order and that includes insurance. PYMNTS is here to provide you with the top insurance apps to pick from, putting you in the driver's seat with the Provider Rankings of Insurance Apps .  The Top 5 Progressive with 98 points remains at the top spot at No. 1.  Aetna Health climbs up one ranking to No. 2 with 94 points.  No. 3 now goes to  GEICO Mobile — Car Insurance  with 90 points, which fell down one ranking.  Allstate Mobile  with 83 points climbed up one ranking to land at No. 5.  No. 5 now goes to  State Farm  with 79 points, down one ranking from before.    The Top 10 Starting off the second half at No. 6 is  Lemonade Insurance  with 61 points.  With 60 points at No. 7 is  USAA Mobile , which climbed up one ranking from be...

Caseta de les Brugueres Refurbishment / GMO Arquitectura. Image © DEL RIO BANI What does architectural restoration, transformation, or renovation entail? What factors are involved in their processes? When delving into the interiors of Spanish homes, we set out to discover the various methodologies, tools, and technical and construction strategies that are often employed, with stone as the main protagonist. In order to reveal the passage of time and uncover the hidden history behind the spaces we inhabit, the use of stone can connect with the local traditions of a specific environment and also hark back to the architecture of past centuries, which, among other features, sought to achieve desired comfort in its interior spaces through thick walls, as is the case with the 108ERA Reforma farmhouse renovation in Granera. Today, various architecture professionals face the challenge of deciding how to intervene, or not, in these buildi...

Shad Hardy Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, a commercial and residential contents restoration company, has opened its first location in Arizona at 7107 E. Southern Ave. Suite 101/103 in Mesa. The business rescues and restores people's contents inside homes and businesses following man-made and natural disasters, often working alongside insurance companies to assess loss and reimbursements, according to a release. "I am confident our business will make a difference and serve a real need," Shad Hardy, who owns the Blue Kangaroo Packoutz in Mesa, said in the release. "I know how hard and uncertain a time can be when one's life is uprooted by water or another form of damage or loss, and I hope to be a tr...

Are your carpets dirty and need to be refreshed? The best carpet cleaning companies remove dirt, allergens, and stains while sanitizing and deodorizing. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more. Photo: istockphoto.com Carpeting throughout the home can create a warm and inviting atmosphere, but it can also harbor allergens, dust, and bacteria. Vacuuming often will help, but a homeowner will need a deeper clean to eliminate stains, dirt, and irritants like pet dander. A professional carpet cleaning service will sanitize carpets and ensure a greater level of cleanliness. While some homeowners like to tackle a carpet cleaning project on their own to get rid of a few stains or when a pet makes a mess, carpet cleaning services can address any problems and do the job correctly. Getting carpets professionally cleaned helps extend the life and the look of the carpeting. The expert cleaning tools and equipment ensure deeper ...