Building a New Home? What to Look for in a Contractor or Architect
<p>Building a new home to your specifications is a dream come true. However, without the right contractor and/or architect, it can quickly become a nightmare. Building a new home is a major investment, one that takes patience and persistence. You want it to be the best it can be, so you need to hire the […]</p>
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Fire and Smoke Damage: Wanna become a Firefighter?
<p>The Los Angeles Fire Department recently implemented a new recruiting system that may limit your access to photos of hunky firemen, but won’t change the need for fire and smoke damage restoration services after the fact. The fire dousing process is still the same, only the way new firefighters are introduced to the force has […]</p>
Fires Rage in Southern California
<p>This month has been difficult for residents in Southern California who have had to evacuate due to fires raging in the southern portion of the state. Crews have reported nearly a dozen fires in San Diego Country, and Governor Brown declared an official state of emergency in the area. While Los Angeles seems like a […]</p>
How To Stay Safe During a Sewage Backup
<p>Sewage contamination within the home is no joke. As a matter of fact, a couple in California recently filed a lawsuit against a popular reality television show due to faulty, incomplete work that resulted in damage to their home. According to the report, an unfinished pipe leaked around 200 gallons of sewage into their home. […]</p>
The Great Mold Q&A
<p>Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, the topic of household mold probably gives you something of a shiver. Dealing with mold can be expensive, time-consuming, and even hazardous to your health. Any dweller who’s done his or her research will tell you that researching the signs, symptoms, causes, and cures of mold is a […]</p>
Family Emergency Planning
<p>While I’ve never had a major emergency in my home, I can tell you that I have always had a family emergency plan for all kinds of situations. Unfortunately fires, floods and major storms can impact your house, or anyone’s house, in catastrophic ways. It is best for you and your family to have a […]</p>
Dangerous Mudslides (and I Don’t Mean the Tasty Cocktail)
<p>I worry about friends who live in areas prone to mudslides. When the conditions are right, or in this case wrong, mountains of wet and sticky mud can pour onto your property. Homeowners have to contend with the messy aftermath and damage. After the recent heavy Los Angeles area rainstorms, too many people discovered that […]</p>
Help Prevent Water Damage During Storms in Los Angeles
<p>When most people think of Los Angeles they drum up sunny beaches and an endless list of things to do for entertainment. But residents in various areas across the county are especially vulnerable to water damage caused by harsh rainy weather. As reported by CNN, recent heavy rains pounded Glendora causing major water damage to […]</p>
Charles Hatfield and the Lost Art of Rainmaking
<p>Charles Hatfield began looking into pluviculture, the act of artificially inducing rain, in the early years of the 20th century. His experiments produced a secret chemical formula that he claimed was able to create rain. Though he took his formula to the grave, he allegedly had about 500 successes in making rain. While all of […]</p>
Water Removal Procedures
<p>To understand that water damage requires immediate attention is the key to saving you an enormous amount of grief in the future. There are several types of water damage which include: water heater leaks, rain leaks, toilet overflow, and even burst pipes, etc. However, no leak or damage is more or less important than the […]</p>