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This is a topic that is quite often misunderstood and misrepresented even by the majority of contractors in the indoor air quality industry. The primary issue comes down to regulation/standards or in this case lack thereof. While we do not often advocate for government intervention in private industry there is a time and place when… Read more »

Once mold appears in your home or business, knowing which mold remediation companies to choose from can be overwhelming. To begin with, it’s not a DIY job and you shouldn’t necessarily choose the company that is geographically closest to you either. The company you hire should be one that backs up their work with a… Read more »

In the event that your home is damaged by water or ice, calling restoration water damage experts should be one of your first steps to remediate the water damage to your property. There are several questions you may want to consider and the answers may have a short-term or long-term impact on your home and… Read more »

When temperatures drop, frozen pipes are one of the greatest risks to damaging your property. The best way to keep water pipes from freezing is to slow or stop the transfer of heat from the water in them. It is a basic law of physics that when water approaches freezing, it begins to expand. Once… Read more »

Water damage to your home can happen quickly and unexpectedly by flooding, a burst pipe, melting ice, ice dams, a leaky roof, etc. When it happens, home water damage clean up can be a challenge, if not outright overwhelming. But the sooner you act, the sooner you can limit the damage to your home. Contact… Read more »

If a pipe bursts in your home or business and hundreds of gallons of water come rushing in at once, it can cause significant property damage. Not only can water ruin furniture, carpets, and equipment in a matter of minutes, within days it can also cause hardwood floors to warp, paint to blister and wallpaper… Read more »

ERP, Emergency Response Protocol, is a plan of action that businesses follow should they ever experience a disaster, such as a fire or a flood. The logic behind creating an ERP plan is that if there is an emergency, the necessary steps to follow are already clearly defined. This includes who to call, where important… Read more »

There are a lot of contaminants that can have a negative impact on indoor air quality, including dust, pollen, pet dander, and cigarette smoke. However, one of the biggest threats to the quality of the air in your home or business is one you may not have thought of, mold.

If you find yourself frequently sneezing when you’re home, you may be tempted to chalk it up to seasonal allergies. The reality is that it could actually be your furniture that you’re allergic to. Well, not the furniture itself, but all the allergens that have collected on it over the years.

Spring may be on the horizon, but New England is still experiencing temperatures that are dipping below the freezing mark, which means your pipes could still be at risk for bursting. How to Prevent Pipes from Bursting Here are five proactive steps that you can take to help prevent your home or business from experiencing… Read more »