Was that the sound of a drip? Did you see a stain on the ceiling? Or was it a squishy step on the wet carpet? They all are indicators of trouble in your home. While you can’t predict every possible cause of water damage, take the steps you can to…
How to Detect Water Damage in Old Homes
Although older Pittsburgh homes are charming and inviting, they can pack their fair share of hidden problems. The untrained eye can pick up on many red flags, but what about well-disguised water damage? This crash course on detecting water damage will assist you in spotting signs of damage in older…
After A Disaster – Don’t Throw Your Stuff Out
After a home disaster, there will be many concerns weighing on you. From getting your home back in order to the cleaning and renovation, the amount of stress can be overwhelming. One of the consequences of a disaster can be the loss of personal belongings such as photographs, paperwork and…
Water Damage in Your Home
When your home experiences flooding, the longer water damage goes unchecked, the more the water will spread, the more damage is done, and the greater the potential for mold growth. You will quickly need to determine the damage, then address how to restore it. For larger problems, there is a…
3 Commonly Asked Questions about Contents Damage Restoration
For home damage victims in Pittsburgh, knowing the ins and outs of restoration is a top priority. The purpose of this blog is to educate homeowners on the practice of contents damage restoration: what it is, what it is not, and the value of outsourcing this job to professionals. Here…
Being Prepared When Disaster Strikes
Disaster can strike at any time, at any place, and most likely when we least expect it. If a disaster were to strike your home or even the city of Pittsburgh in its entirety, make sure you are prepared with a game plan. The Huffington Post provides 10 helpful steps…
7 Home Reconstruction Ideas on a Budget
Winter is a popular time to tackle home remodeling projects, either on your own or by hiring it out to a professional contractor, like G.S. Jones. With channels like HGTV and TLC, and shows like Fixer Upper, House Hunters, and Property Brothers, we see homeowners more eager than ever to…
5 Steps to Choosing a Restoration Company
Having to hire a restoration company isn’t something people do every day. It can feel daunting to find a company you trust to come into your home after a traumatic event like a flood or fire. Do you trust them to put your home (and to some degree your life)…
Preventing House Fires AND Keeping Your Family Safe
In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening; in five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames. According to Ready.gov, it only takes minutes for the thick black smoke to fill a house. House fires present many dangers. Heat is more dangerous than flames; room temperatures in a…
Beating Back-to-School Germs
Your child just wrapped up an undoubtedly busy, fun summer at home. But now, it’s time to head back to school, and we all know they bring home more than just their homework! They bring home germs and viruses. One child comes in with a cold, and that slowly makes…