Tag: tips

  • Tenant – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?

    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…

  • Designing a Fire Escape Plan

    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…

  • How is Flooding Different from Water Damage?

    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…

  • Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk

    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…

  • What are the most common places to find mold?

    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,…

  • Landlord – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?

    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…

  • Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe on Vacation

    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…

  • How common is Radon in Pennsylvania?

    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…

  • Does Radon cause Cancer?

    Does Radon cause Cancer?

    With awareness increasing, many homeowners are concerned about the cancer risk that Radon represents. While Radon has been discussed a lot lately, it is a relatively new concern for home owners. Whether a high Radon level was detected through tests during a home sale, or as a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s…

  • CAN MY REMODELING CONTRACTOR RIP OUT ASBESTOS?

    CAN MY REMODELING CONTRACTOR RIP OUT ASBESTOS?

    When your renovation contractor comes across Asbestos, what happens? Are they able to remove it for you? Are they qualified? Contractors and handymen are, by nature of their trade, unspecialized. They commonly accept work that they’ve never previously performed. They simply learn on the job. There’s really nothing wrong with that when you’re talking about…