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Certified – Licensed – Qualified: What does it mean?
You may have heard Contractors, Mitigation Firms, and Cleaning Companies refer to themselves as Certified, Licensed, and Qualified, but what does that mean? You have likely seen contractors, mitigation firms, and cleaning companies that refer to themselves as “certified”, “licensed”, or “qualified” in advertising and correspondence. Some companies even use these terms in their names!…
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What should your Home Inspector look for?
When you’re buying a home, the home inspection is extremely important. But what should your Home Inspector look for? Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Unfortunately, this investment can potentially have a lot of issues, which is why having a home inspection performed by a qualified and detailed Home Inspector…
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How to Clean Stains After the Party
Cleaning up after a party isn’t always as simple as throwing away some cups and putting the food away. Sometimes there are stains that you have to get out. Here are some great tips for removing common after-party stains! After the party is over and everyone has gone home, that’s when you look around and…
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What is Mold Toxicity?
Could mold be making you sick? Mold exposure was originally linked to health conditions such as upper respiratory issues, cough, and aggravation of asthma in asthma sufferers more than a decade ago. Since that time, studies have continued to attempt to define the link between exposure to mold and health conditions in adults and children.…
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Does your relationship impact your insurance needs?
When you’re in a relationship, insurance is probably the last thing on your mind, but should it be? With Valentine’s Day smack dab in the middle of the month and stores full of candy, flowers, and cards, the last thing on your mind is likely whether your relationship affects your insurance needs or not. What…
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The Health Concerns of Mold in the Home!
Mold in the home has been linked to many health issues including asthma and respiratory concerns. Is Mold making you sick? When we see mold on a piece of bread, we immediately throw it out. When we see mold in our shower, we scrub and sanitize it quickly. So why, when we see Mold in…
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Your Mold Toxicity Questions answered on PA Live!
Could Mold be making you sick? As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss mold exposure and what it can mean to your health! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing all of your indoor environmental needs. Whether it’s Mold, Water…
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Hanukkah Safety Tips
When celebrating Hanukkah, it’s easy to forget that Hanukkah candles are open flames and can result in burns and home fires. Here’s how to ensure that you and your family have a safe Hanukkah celebration! Hanukkah, the festival of lights, is a beautiful holiday when family come together. Those lights however can be dangerous; keep…
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Flood Insurance Law Updated To Assist Homeowners!
An update to the Flood Insurance Law was recently signed into law. What does it mean for you? On March 21, 2014, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Accountability Act was signed into law in order to address some issues Congress felt existed in the current Flood Insurance Program. This law was essentially meant to reduce the…
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Your Water Damage Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Water Damage & Mold! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Water Damage, how trained professionals ensure that a property is dry, and how…