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Designing a Fire Escape Plan
Only 1 in every 3 American households has developed and practiced a Fire Escape Plan, have you? Did you know that research has shown that you may have as little as 3 to 4 minutes to escape a building in the event of a Fire? Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how quickly a fire can…
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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…
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Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk
Do you know what’s in your indoor air? It might surprise you! Here are some common contaminants, and what you can do about them! When we think of air pollution, we often think of outdoor air, but studies have shown that indoor air can be just as contaminated and sometimes these contaminants can even cause…
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What are the most common places to find mold?
Could you have mold lurking in your home? Here are some places to check! We often get asked what the most common areas we find Mold Growth are and what can be done to prevent these issues from occurring. While it’s true that mold growth can be found in many different parts of your home,…
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Landlord – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?
As a Landlord, you likely perform many repairs yourself, but what should you do in the event of things such as Water Damage, Mold, Asbestos, and Radon that require Professionals? As a Landlord, you quickly find that you wear many hats. From Property Manager, to Accounts Receivable and Billing, to Maintenance, your time is likely…
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Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe on Vacation
Leave the worry behind and enjoy your vacation with these tips for keeping your home safe while you’re away! The Murphy’s Law of homeownership dictates that, if something is going to happen, it’s probably going to be when you’re not home. While this thought can be scary, it doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t…
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How common is Radon in Pennsylvania?
Is Radon a common issue in Pennsylvania homes? Here’s what you need to know! First recognized as a health hazard following the discovery of Radon accumulating in a home in Pottstown Pennsylvania back in the 1980’s, Radon has deep ties to the state. It is in Pennsylvania that we first investigated and fully appreciated the…
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Your Meth Lab Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Meth Labs and Meth Lab Remediation! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Meth Labs and what’s involved in the Meth Lab Remediation process!…
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January is Radon Action Month!
Have you tested your home for Radon yet? Get 20% off Radon Test Kits during the month of January! Radon is a silent killer. Recognized as the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in the United States (second only to cigarrette use) Radon has become an increasing concern among homeowners and residents. In fact, in…
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Radon Testing: Should the Mitigation Company Do the Testing?
Should Radon Mitigation Companies Do Radon Testing? Is there a conflict of interest? Radon has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and it is estimated that it causes over 20,000 deaths a year. Radon occurs naturally and is caused…