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No matter what size it is, a fire in your house or business can cause serious damage in the short and long term. Immediate damage comes from the heat of the flames, combustion of building materials, and smoke exposure. Long-term damage comes from water saturation, mold growth, and extended smoke and soot exposure. Fortunately, all […]
Every January, thousands of Americans make New Year’s resolutions to change their lives for the better. From exercising and eating healthier to practicing meditation, the New Year is often celebrated as a chance to mark the beginning of a self-improvement choice. However, in the past couple years, the uncertainty of the world may have led […]
Throughout our lives, we all experience many kinds of trauma. From losing a loved one to chronic illness, anyone can face a multitude of scary prospects. Handling these situations often comes with a variety of trauma responses, some of which are helpful and some of which are destructive. If you have just experienced a traumatic […]
House fires are a disaster that can occur, unfortunately, at any time of the year. However, for several reasons, fires are much more likely during the cold winter months. In fact, December, January, February, and March are some of the highest months for fires in homes and offices as well as fire deaths. Building fires […]
As temperatures continue to fluctuate between above and below freezing, day and night, during the long winter months, your home can be at risk of cold-weather water damage from a variety of sources. The weather in southeastern Pennsylvania can be unpredictable in the winter. Atlantic coastal storms can bring sheets of ice and deep snow, […]
In most areas of the United States, homeowners only need to hold standard homeowners’ insurance plans to ensure protection against damages such as theft, fires, and storms. A standard homeowners’ insurance policy covers a wide range of typical damages that are expected in regions without frequent wildfires, floods, or severe storms. This typical coverage also […]
Since the first plumbing systems were developed in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, we’ve continued to come up with ways to handle our waste in safe, hygienic ways. Municipal, commercial, and residential septic systems are effective ways of containing, treating, and breaking down sewage matter today. However, if those plumbing systems are compromised by flooding, […]
Hoarding behaviors are complicated conditions that have been associated with a number of diagnosable mental illnesses. Most commonly, hoarding is recognized as a possible symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In the United States, OCD affects about 2.5 million people, which means there are many at risk of practicing unsafe and unsanitary hoarding behaviors. If your […]
If you’ve ever experienced trouble with your plumbing, you know it’s a very messy and smelly problem that can damage your home and even pose a health risk to people and pets subjected to the mess. While flooding is a serious problem that could expose your home to raw sewage and wastewaters, sewer backups are […]
Carpets are a feature that can make an indoor space more beautiful and more comfortable, and they also serve a practical purpose. Carpet fibers of all kinds act as passive filters that catch larger particles of dust, dirt, dander, and other debris. This capturing of dirt that would otherwise float freely around your indoor space […]