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The Health Concerns of Mold in the Home!
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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…
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Does my Home Insurance cover Roof Leaks?
Did you recently discover a roof leak and are wondering if it’s covered by your insurance? The damage caused by a roof leak can be sudden and significant, often affecting multiple rooms and even floors! It’s no wonder that one of the first questions asked by homeowners after discovering a roof leak is whether this…
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Federal Government Releases Radon Study Results!
The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry has released findings from ongoing research into Radon levels in homes, but what does that mean for our area? On July 22, 2014, the Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry released the results of an ongoing study being conducted to determine the cause of…
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
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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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HUD Announces New Multifamily Radon Policy!
HUD has recently announced new guidelines for multi-family properties. Here’s what you need to know! On February 4, 2013, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announced that they will now require Radon Testing and Mitigation for HUD Multifamily Financing. The President of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), and board members from Cancer Survivors…