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Ice Dams 101: What to Know

Ice Dams 101: What to Know

It’s that time of year again. Winter storms in Maine and New Hampshire can be brutal! The ice can be a hazard to your home, but there are ways to prevent these problems with a few key tips.

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Identifying Different Kinds of Molds

Identifying Different Kinds of Molds

Just like a bag of jelly beans, or a box of crayons, mold can come in all different kinds of colors. Although not as fun as jellybeans or crayons, learning how to identify the different kinds of mold is vital to being a good homeowner. Here is some helpful information about mold that every homeowner… Read more »

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5 Things You Need to Know About Water Damage

5 Things You Need to Know About Water Damage

Water damage is a traumatic and stressful event for anyone. When you experience water damage in your home or business, you need the very best emergency water damage repair company. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has handled thousands of water damages. They can make water damage clean up easy and stress-free! There are several things you… Read more »

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What Usually Causes Mold?

What Usually Causes Mold?

As most homeowners and business owners know, mold removal is no fun. Although mold grows outside and actually serves a purpose, mold inside the home only causes health concerns for you and your house. The way that mold works is that it needs a food source (such as drywall, carpet, or wood), warmth, darkness, enough… Read more »

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5 Tips to Prevent Roof Leaks & Water Damage

5 Tips to Prevent Roof Leaks & Water Damage

The best way to stop a leaky roof is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Damage to your roof isn’t always preventable. Excessive rainwater and natural disasters aren’t controllable, or always predictable, factors. However, there are steps in prevention from the normal and everyday you can take as a homeowner. Small roof… Read more »

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How to Prevent Water Damage at Your Business

How to Prevent Water Damage at Your Business

Sometimes water damage is unavoidable. Flooding and other natural disasters are unpredictable and cause a wide range of damages. However, appliances, pipes and drains, and roofing can all play a part in water damage. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take as a business owner to prevent water damage to your property. Drains &… Read more »

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The Truth Behind the Dangers of Black Mold in Your Home

The Truth Behind the Dangers of Black Mold in Your Home

Black mold has a nasty reputation and for good reason. It’s also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, which is the most common type of toxic mold. This fungus breeds and lives off moisture. If your home has ever experienced flooding or pipe leakage, black mold is probably alive and hiding in your walls or floors around… Read more »

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5 Key Facts About Fire Restoration in Your Home

5 Key Facts About Fire Restoration in Your Home

House fires are an emotional and traumatizing time for anyone, but it is important to act quickly to prevent further damage to your home. Flames are the culprit for the most visible damage to your property after a fire, but smoke, soot, and water share in the responsibility of damage too.  Odors from smoke and… Read more »

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Why Maine Mold Testing Is Important for Your Health

Why Maine Mold Testing Is Important for Your Health

Mold, which are very small organisms that grow indoors and outdoors, is a problem year-round in Maine. There are many different types of mold, some being harmless and some being incredibly toxic. Mold thrives in warm, damp, environments. Basements, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas are prime breeding grounds for mold spores. Mold affects everyone differently…. Read more »

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