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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…
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Make Sure Your Asbestos / Radon Contractor is Properly Licensed
Is your Asbestos / Radon Contractor Licensed? We are! Recently we have noticed some of our competitors advertising services such as Radon Mitigation and Asbestos Abatement. In fact, one firm advised in a radio interview that they perform asbestos abatement. This is of particular concern to us, as these specialized services require Pennsylvania State Licensing,…
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Have you tested your home for Radon?
Have you tested your home for Radon? Here’s why you should! In an effort to increase public awareness, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mobilized an awareness campaign, but many people still haven’t heard about Radon. So what is Radon and why is it so important that we know about it now? What is Radon?…
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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…
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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…