Keeping mold out
Mold in the home can be the source of a long list of common but serious problems, anything from allergic reactions to carpeting damage to issues with the foundation itself! All of these things are issues we want to avoid, but you may be asking… how? After all, mold...
Cold weather and water damage
Fall and winter brings with them a host of things to look forward to- the holidays, gathering with friends and family, continuing fun traditions, and the changing of the seasons. Unfortunately, the chilly weather that accompanies them can also have some not-so-fun...
Why is my carpet wet?
living room before Your carpet is part of the center of your home. After all, your feet travel across it every single day! It surrounds to your favorite couch, is a padded wrestling spot for your kids, or the perfect place to sit and enjoy a quiet moment. Wet carpet,...
Why Worry About Mold?
Why worry? Mold is more than a mere annoyance - it's a health hazard. Why should you be concerned about mold in your home, anyway? Well, there are three big reasons: Not only can mold be difficult to remove, it also has the potential to be a costly processWhere mold...
Painting A Home With Mold
Is painting over mold effective? NO!! Can you paint over mold? Although painting over mold gets it out of sight and out of mind, it's one of the worst things we can do. Painting over mold harms your health and can even get you into legal trouble. Although the paint...
Wet Crawlspace Woes
A crawl space beneath a building can be many things- convenient storage or just a musty space you might never even end up visiting. Spiders and mold and yuck! Unfortunately, under the right conditions, it can also become a huge problem. There is a long list of issues...
Is Your AC Unit Making Your Carpet Wet? Here’s Why
We recently were called into a home that had water damage from a leaky AC unit. His carpet had been saturated with water for some time due to the AC unit and we were called in to help. The damage was so significant that we had to tear out the carpet to prevent mold...
Whats Causing Your Fridge Leak
There are many things that can go wrong with a refrigerator but -- lucky for you -- most problems are an easy fix. Whether water has started to pool on the floor or your ice machine has stopped working, there are easy and quick solutions that can help you avoid...
What To Do If Your Carpets Are Wet
There's nothing more frustrating than finding out that your carpets have all of a sudden become soaked with water. Whether it happened while you were away at work or in the middle of the night, wet carpet is a problem that needs to be dealt with immediately. Your...
Think Your Home Has Mold? Look for These Signs
Looking for mold in all the wrong places... Mold is attracted to humid and dark areas but can grow anywhere in a household. If not dealt with quickly, mold can continue to spread and make people feel unwell. Office ceiling with mold growing. The Flood Medix is here to...