How to Find and Seal Exterior Foundation Cracks
The last thing you want is for your basement to flood – but as Ann Arbor disaster experts, we’ve seen it happen plenty of times. And one of the main reasons that people’s basements flood is that there are exterior foundation cracks. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that you can find and seal exterior foundation... Read More →
How to Find and Seal Exterior Foundation Cracks
The last thing you want is for your basement to flood – but as Ann Arbor disaster experts, we’ve seen it happen plenty of times. And one of the main reasons that people’s basements flood is that there are exterior foundation cracks. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that you can find and seal exterior foundation... Read More →
How to Protect the Exterior of Your Home From Summer Flooding
A big thunderstorm can pop up at any minute – after all, this is Michigan, land of the flip-flopping weather. But that means you need to make sure your home is prepared for flooding at any time, and that’s particularly true on the outside. Your roof and exterior walls are your home’s first line of... Read More →
Ready for a Rough Summer in Michigan?
According to the Detroit Free Press, this summer is going to carry over the spring’s rough weather – it’s going to be hot and rainy, and that means some areas are extra-prone to flooding. Here’s what you can do to help protect your house from flooding this summer and beyond. How to Protect Your House... Read More →
Important Medications to Put in Your Preparedness Bag
If you’re like many people, you have a disaster preparedness bag ready to go in the event of a Michigan tornado, earthquake, fire or other natural disaster – and that’s great. But is it stocked with these must-have medications that you may need if you’re forced out of your home due to a disaster? Important... Read More →
Can You Remove Mold From Carpet?
If your home has been hit by a disaster – a flood, a big storm or even a roof leak – you might be dealing with moldy carpet. And moldy carpet can be dangerous. For most people, the best thing to do is get in touch with a mold remediation expert who understands the health... Read More →
How to Clean Mildew From Upholstery
If you’ve discovered mildew on upholstery, you’re in a tough spot – you may be able to clean it yourself, or you may have to take it to a professional. The worst-case scenario is that you’ll have to replace the upholstery (or the entire piece of furniture), but don’t do that until you’ve tried these... Read More →
How to Remove Mildew From Grout or Walls
Bathrooms and other spaces – particularly those in the basements of Michigan homes – are prone to mildew. If you have a finished basement but there’s no dehumidifier pulling the moisture from the air, you’re at particular risk for mildew growth. For that matter, any space in a home that’s been subjected to repeated, prolonged... Read More →
How to Remove Mold and Mildew From Fabric
If your home has been damaged by water, you might find that some of your clothing and upholstered items have sprouted mold or mildew – and while that’s off-putting as it is, there may be something you can do about it. Here’s what you need to know. How to Remove Mold and Mildew From Fabric... Read More →
How to Clean Mold and Mildew in Your Home
Mold and mildew in the home are more than just unpleasant – they can cause odors, destruction, and even worse, allergies and physical health symptoms. Here’s how to clean mold and mildew in your home so you don’t have to worry about the negative effects they cause. How to Clean Mold and Mildew in Your... Read More →