Kitchen Tip Everyone Needs to Read

Refrigerator Be sure to read and find out just how you can avoid water damage in your kitchen ... this year? Do you have a refrigerator that is hooked-up to water allowing either ice cubes to be made or water from the door? Water damage on a kitchen floor or worse yet, in the wall is very costly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:00:08

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Tackle It Tuesday #109

Tackle It Tuesday #109 Written by Carolyn My Tackle this week does not have before and after photos - it is also very emotional for me so ... windows, a rusty hole in my tub, water damage under my bathroom floor, and get this new one… ... broken dry wall, or the carpet, or the spider problems, or the fact that I have no gutters… My roof [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 06:55:10

Hurricane Ike in Galveston Texas

For those who have been watching the devastation and destruction caused by Hurricane Ike in Texas, it should come as no surprise that homeowners, ... such as: Water damage to drywall, floors, furniture that quickly leads to the growth of mold and mildew. Since mold and mildew are spread by spores, they enter the air vents of homes and can spread [more...]

Date: 2008-09-20 07:09:03

The Advantages Of Using Bamboo Wood Flooring

by Tariq Khan Bamboo flooring provides an excellent alternative to traditional hardwood flooring ... not suffer from water damage like hardwood, they do need some time to adjust to the new environment ... and can be harvested repeatedly without permanent damage. In fact, the bamboo plant is considered a grass [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:23:39

Water Damage Repair Service Can Put An End To Your Worries

When water gets accumulated in the lower floors or the basement, due to flooding or internal leakage in the drainage system, it can be a nightmare ... . In such a situation don’t waste time in calling for a professional water damage repair service. They help you restore your house to the original form. The floodwaters are very ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 12:50:02

Laminate Flooring Could Be Your Best Choice

Even though hardwood and carpet are two of the most popular choices when it comes to flooring ideas, they are sometimes unsuitable ... in which water damage and accidents occur can result in scratching or gouging in the flooring as well ... .  Carpet absorbs stains and moisture too easily, leading to a dingy looking surface that may also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 12:37:07

How To Get Cheap Water Removal Services

If you have a case of water damage in your home, you understand that you need to have water removed from you floor, carpet, walls, furniture, ... and everywhere else. Keeping ones home saturated for more than 48 hours can result to further structural damages. Just as worrying is the possible growth of mold and mildews ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 11:15:02

Pergo Flooring As An Alternative

by Ben Tunk Pergo flooring provides a wide range of laminate flooring, with a focus on providing the warm feel of hardwood ... replaced. Laminate flooring is very resistant to water damage and abrasion. A hardwood will crack ... that the former cannot. Carpet can end up absorbing water and food stains, making it difficult to keep clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:14:07

Installing Pergo Flooring

by Walter Tunk Pergo flooring provides a wide range of laminate flooring, with a focus on providing the warm feel of hardwood ... . Laminate flooring is very resistant to water damage and abrasion. A hardwood will crack and buckle ... . Carpet can end up absorbing water and food stains, making it difficult to keep clean. Over time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:15:19

Big Mess

So tonight I made brownies. While they were cooling on the stove, ... freaked out because I knew under the smoldering, stinking, smoking mess there would be floor damage. I dumped some water on it to put out the smoldering fire and then we went to work getting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:08:00

FEMA Assisting in Repairs for Indiana Hospital

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $6 ... . In addition, the first floor area sustained heavy damage from standing contaminated water ... , Indiana.On June 7, 2008, flood waters inundated the hospital. The entire basement, containing much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:40:00

Getting a Checkup

Getting a Checkup December 18th, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, rookie buyer! You’ve found a home you love. But hold on! ... : Is the floor solid? Is there evidence of old or new water leaks? Attic and basement: Are the floor and ceiling joists solid? Is there any indication of water damage or mold? Radon testing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:30:45

Water Damage Affecting Your Basement?

Bowed or bulging basement walls means your wall is buckling from the pressure exerted on it by the outside dirt and water ... Floor & Wall Crack Repair Structural Repairs Mold Treatment & Remediation Exterior French Drains Family Owned Business Immediate Installation Available We Only Use the Highest Quality Product [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 18:38:51

FIRE AT THE MORNING STAR

An electrical fire, which broke out at around 3 o’clock this morning, ... about one- third of our news room and caused smoke and water damage to both floors of our offices [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 17:46:21

Almost finished with the back room! (& a bathroom bonus)

Remember my horrific to-do list for the back room? Well, here’s all that’s left on it: → prime floor (2 coats) ... areas with rot and water damage, too—I had to dig out the rot and do major patching/sculpting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:58:54

Get The Scoop On Armstrong Flooring

by Tariq Khan As one of the most well known producers of flooring in the business, ... and other issues as readily as a wood floor might. Tile is both cheap and resists water damage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:02:11

Getting The Water Out Of Your Flooded Basement

Water can easily seep through vents, ducts, floors, and walls that are not properly sealed or are damaged. A flooded basement requires that the homeowner apply time, effort, good preparation, and proper safety measures for the cleanup effort. You still have to wait until the floodwaters have receded [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:40:10

Marble/Stone Floor Care

Hi everyone, I am Ashley w/R.I.C. Our company has been in business since 1988 and specializes in carpet, tile, upholstery, water damage, window cleaning, etc. I am looking to expand our services to encompass marble and stone maintenance. If you have thoughts or experience on this subject please let me know. I also need to know how [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:10:07

Lend a Hand: The Lams of Ludlow

From Thomas Holton, whom we interviewed a few months ago about his excellent project, The Lams of Ludlow ... but their apartment, the 5th floor and the roof took a lot of structural, water and smoke damage. The space [more...]

Date: 2008-06-25 15:20:18

The Stone House - Tear Out Begins

Closet tore out and one cabinet down.This wall is coming out to extend the living room.Wood floor in the living room ... if it doesn't looked burned because it may still have smoke residue from the fire in it or water damage. So it is all going to be replaced. Starting with a clean slate so to speak.We made several [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 22:02:00

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