The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (pIICRC) offers tips to recognize fraudulent cleaning and restoration firms. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, it is easy to be tricked by a less than professional repair service. Hiring a “storm chaser” will lead to serious headaches, exorbitant costs, poor workmanship and unfinished work that can […]

Experts share their tips and advice daily on BadCredit.org, helping subprime consumers navigate the world of personal finance. In a Nutshell: Water damage can strike unexpectedly, causing costly damage to homes and businesses. Many people don’t face water damage in time, nor do they use proper equipment to get rid of the water or the subsequent […]

Water damage can be deceptive. Water penetrates into structural cavities creating trapped pockets of saturation. The detection of water in these areas can often only be discovered with sophisticated moisture detection meters. Undetected moisture will continue to cause damage. This damage, at a minimum, will cause odors. Greater damage will surface when materials delaminate, shrink, […]

Know the places that are most likely to flood and keep an eye on them. Some of the most common leaks come from leaky pipes, appliance failure, natural disaster and ice dams. By checking your pipes and appliances, a flood will be less likely to take place. Once you find out where the water is […]

When a major storm passes close to the house, the home may suffer water damage that is difficult to repair. There are many things a family can do to begin repairing any destruction, but a certified professional will likely be needed to get rid of any serious health or structural threats. Contaminated storm surges or […]

We know that moving into a new house can be overwhelming. There are so many DIY projects you want to start and complete. But before you settle in and start decorating your new pad, there are a few things that you need to do right away: 1. Change your locks—Everyone tells you this one, but […]

A few simple steps can save property owners thousands of dollars of damage due to structural mold growth, according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (www.NORMI.org), a nonprofit organization that trains and certifies indoor air quality professionals. Taking the necessary steps to avoid structural mold growth not […]

A Massachusetts mother is demanding answers from her local housing authority after a strange substance in her walls forced her and her sons into a hotel. Jessica Pacheco, of Shrewsbury, has a son who is severely disabled and taking care of him is why she had to quit her job and rely on public housing. […]

Note: Although this article discusses “leaky condo syndrome” in Canada, similar situations have developed in the U.S., especially in the Northeast, which has experienced an exceptionally rainy spring and summer. The leaky condo crisis, also known as the leaky condo syndrome and rotten condo crisis, is an ongoing construction, financial, and legal crisis in Canada. […]

A few simple steps can save property owners thousands of dollars of damage due to structural mold growth, according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI), a nonprofit organization that trains and certifies indoor air quality professionals. Taking the necessary steps to avoid structural mold growth not […]