Water damaged carpet isn’t just a potential money pit, but it can also create significant health concerns. Flooding can be a homeowner’s biggest nightmare. There are many mistakes, failures, and even natural disasters that can leave you underwater literally and figuratively. Black Diamond Restoration has completed our share of water damage projects, and today we’re …
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Avoid Water Damage by Cleaning Rain Gutters Properly
It’s vital to clean gutters properly since leaves, sticks, and other debris can clog them, preventing their job of flushing water. The result is that water creeps under the roof and maybe into the foundation. In the winter, it can also cause ice dams. This is why it’s vital to clean gutters properly — learn …
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How to Prevent Fire Hazards in the Bedroom
Bedroom fires make up half of all home fire deaths and are where electrical fires start. However, by implementing some tips, you can easily prevent fire hazards. Stay tuned to learn 11 tips to help avoid potential fires in the bedroom. Fire Statistics in the Bedroom According to FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration, most people die …
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5 Facts About Fire & Smoke Damage
Whether it’s small or large, fires can do significant damage, but lingering smoke can cause several issues, including respiratory conditions in people.
Six Tips on Handling Smoke Damage to Your Home
Smoke damage can wreak havoc on your home. Whether it’s from a kitchen fire or an electrical fire that happened from faulty wiring, these problems can be costly and make your home smell terrible.
How to Prepare for a National Disaster
Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. Often, there’s not much time to prepare when an earthquake just struck your town, as Utah has seen this year, or the Coronavirus that hit and left people home for months. Read today’s blog on the steps you need to take in preparing for a national disaster, so you and …
The Top Five Myths About Mold
Everyone is exposed to indoor and outdoor mold daily, and most of the time, it’s not a big concern. When the temps are right, there’s a food source, (literally any building material) and moisture, mold is likely to develop on any surface in your home. Left untreated, it can cause a big problem. But, there …
Tips for Eliminating Fire Hazards this Summer
Summer is just around the corner, and with it, fire hazards that increase with more outdoor activities, such as barbecuing and setting off fireworks. Continue reading to learn about how you can eliminate fire hazards in your backyard and enjoy the summer this year. Summer Fire Statistics Most fire hazards indeed occur in the summer, …
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