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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be safely detected in your home only by CO detectors.

There’s something magical about lights during the holiday season … but also something dangerous.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people fall ill, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and tens of thousands of people die from the flu [...]

When cold weather arrives, you dust off your warm shoes and jackets, and turn the heat up in your home.

  Post-hurricane damage is often extensive, and restoration is not something a property owner should undertake without understanding a bit more about the process.

Aside from spending time and money to fix a sewage backup problem, sewage flooding also presents serious health hazards.

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can cause extensive water damage if it’s not maintained properly.

When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind.

Mold and mildew are types of fungi that share common features but also differ in many ways.

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public displays conducted by professionals.

Water entering your basement due to drainage problems, flash floods, appliance failures or other reasons can cause severe damage to your home.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas found in rock, soil, and water, and is relatively harmless outdoors.

Over time, black mold exposure can cause serious health problems to adults, children and pets.

Sump pumps are important to keep your home safe from water damage.

Mold in the basement is a common problem due to frequent moisture problems and the lack of light and ventilation.

Outdoor parties in the backyard or around the pool are delightful ways to spend time with friends and family.

Although we use them every day, many cleaners and chemicals we keep in our homes can be very dangerous if splashed on the skin, inhaled or ingested.

Basement flooding is a widespread problem that can occur both during dry and wet weather.

Whether our furniture can be saved after a flood depends on the type of furniture you have and the magnitude of flooding.

Flash floods occur due to heavy rainfall, rapid snow thaw, city drains overflowing, or dam/levee failures.