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Water bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather.

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder, and could fail completely due to overheating.

We need heat to keep us warm during cold weather, but heating the home doesn’t come without risks.

While you can’t control the moisture outside, you can control the humidity levels in your home.

Hoarders are emotionally attached to their collections and can compromise their own safety and relationships just to hold on to those items.

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.

Thanksgiving Day is festive celebration but did you know that it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

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 [...]

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

This is a very common question that does not have an easy answer.

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.

Mold can grow anywhere in homes, including closets.

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.

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.