Inspecting your home regularly and watching for the signs of water-related damage can help prevent the problem from escalating to a major disaster. Here are some of the most common places to look for hidden damage in your home.
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How to Spot Mold Early On
Addressing a mold problem right away will give you the best chance at being able to remove it successfully, so here’s a guide to help you identify mold before it takes over your life.
Kitchen Fire Hazards
Let’s take a look at some of the most common fire hazards in the kitchen and how you can prevent fire damage to your property and help keep your home and family safe.
What Makes Black Diamond Restoration Different?
Experiencing a fire or any other disaster is devastating and that’s why Black Diamond Water Damage & Disaster Restoration is here to help with disaster restoration services. Our team has been proudly serving the Salt Lake Valley for over 20 years, and in that time we’ve learned what it takes to go above and beyond …
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Most Common Places Mold Grows
Mold isn’t something you want growing in your home, and you can identify it more quickly by knowing the most common places mold grows. In addition to being a major eyesore, mold spores can be hazardous to your health and cause severe breathing problems. Here’s a guide to inspecting your home for mold growth so …
Action Cheat Sheet for Frozen Pipes
There’s a chill in the air, and the nights are getting colder as we approach winter and frozen pipes become a real concern. Basement pipes or exposed outdoor pipes are especially susceptible to freezing and can even burst when frozen under the right circumstances. Here’s a look at how to avoiding having your pipes freeze …
Is it Time to Update Your First-Aid Kit?
A first-aid kit is something you don’t think about until an emergency strikes, so how do you know when it’s time to update your first-aid kit? Most items in a standard kit expire 3-5 years after they were made, so it’s important to inspect the items inside frequently (every 6 months is ideal) and replace …
Why Is Cleaning Your Rain Gutters Important?
Fall is here, and cleaning your rain gutters of leaves and other debris is probably one of many items on your growing to-do list. With so much to do, you might be looking for ways to cut corners and lighten your workload. So is cleaning rain gutters one of those things you can put off …
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Myths and Facts About Mold Effects On Your Health
As you know, mold effects can take a serious toll on your health. Here are 3 myths and 3 facts about mold’s effects on your health. Fact Mold can trigger allergic reactions in many people. While not everyone is allergic to mold spores, it is a common allergy. People who have asthma and a mold …
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6 Things About Mold You May Not Know
You’ve heard that mold can be dangerous and hazardous to your health, but there are many things about mold you might not know. Sometimes mold can be easy to identify by musty odors and dark patches on walls and floors, but that’s not always the case. Here are 6 facts about mold that you might …
