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How to Baby-Proof your home
Is your house baby-proof? From crawling to their first steps, these are monumental moments for every parent to witness, but they certainly change the dynamics a bit. Your baby is mobile now, and they’re FAST! Here are some tips to ensure that your little bundle of joy can’t get into too much trouble, or even…
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How Can Asbestos Impact Your Water Damage Claim?
Running across Asbestos can be a stumbling block for most water mitigation companies. At Disaster Blaster, we are Indoor Restoration Experts and are licensed to handle Asbestos and other unforeseen issues that may arise. You’ve just suffered a pipe break, or maybe a hot water heater rupture; and you want to get the Water cleaned…
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Your Asbestos Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Asbestos! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Asbestos and its use in building materials! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing…
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Is It Appropriate For A Mold Remediation Company To Do Their Own Testing?
It may be convenient to have the same company do mold testing and mold remediation but, is it ethical? At Disaster Blaster, we do not do mold testing due to what we believe to be a conflict of interest. We welcome an independent party to test our work! We often caution consumers against using the…
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Have you tested your home for Radon?
Have you tested your home for Radon? Here’s why you should! In an effort to increase public awareness, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mobilized an awareness campaign, but many people still haven’t heard about Radon. So what is Radon and why is it so important that we know about it now? What is Radon?…
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Is Your Mitigation Company / Contractor Properly Insured? Are You Protected?
Does your contractor have General Liability Insurance? Disaster Blaster explains why this minimal coverage is not enough. Especially if mold, asbestos, or lead is found. It is general knowledge that insurance policies have exclusions that limit when and what circumstances an Insurance Company will provide coverage for a claim that may be presented. With the…
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How do you find a Mold Remediation Contractor?
We recently answered this common question on PA Live! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to talk about how you find a qualified Mold Remediation Contractor! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing all of your indoor environmental needs. Whether it’s…
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Tenant – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?
As a Tenant, the thought of a claim can be incredibly scary, creating a lot of questions… But how does a claim affect you? As a Tenant, a claim such as Water Damage, Mold Contamination, Asbestos, or Radon, can be incredibly scary. Who is responsible for properly drying / mitigating and repairing your apartment? Can…
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How to set up a Radon Test Kit
Performing a Radon test yourself can be easy and accurate. Here’s how! The second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. Since Radon is invisible, you could have Radon in your home or business and not even know it! Luckily, Radon testing is convenient and…
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How is Flooding Different from Water Damage?
Flooding is a tremendously catastrophic event for any homeowner, but do you know how it is different from a Water Damage? Flooding is a tremendously catastrophic event for any homeowner, so it’s not surprising that they want to attempt to get everything put back together as quickly as possible. As these damages were the result…