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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…
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Asbestos – Where Do You Look?
Do you have Asbestos in your home? Are you sure you even know where to look for it? Disaster Blaster gives insight on Asbestos, where it is commonly used in construction, and its removal. Almost everyone has heard of Asbestos, but do you know what it is? Do you know if you have asbestos in…
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Radon in… Water?
As homeowners become more informed of the risks associated to higher than acceptable Radon levels in their homes and businesses, more and more Radon Mitigation Systems are being installed that successfully reduce the Radon levels in the inside air to a safe level. What many homeowners still do not realize is that Radon can also…
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Named Peril or All Risk Insurance – What’s the Difference?
You’ve likely heard about Named Peril or All Risk Insurance, but what’s the difference and which provides you the coverage you need? Insurance is incredibly confusing for the average consumer, often leaving them stressed over what insurance coverages they need, and what is and is not covered by the policy they are being quoted. For…
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Do You Know Where The Water Came From?
Did you know that where the water came from matters? We’ll tell you why… When you have just discovered water damage in your home or business, a lot of things cross your mind; How much damage has been done? Is it still coming in? What do I do now? But one question that most people…