Hoarding is a common problem that people suffer from. But most don’t realize that eventually someone has to clean up that mess and it’s neither safe nor desirable. Hoarding situations often endanger the health of everyone living in the home. Before entering such a scenario it is important to be aware of the dangers.
Fire is dangerous, but smoke is even more so. Smoke is the number one cause of deaths by fire and kills more than burns by a 3-1 ratio. Direct exposure to smoke is just as bad for you as it is to the structure of your home. Many of these ways are unexpected and because of this, are difficult to repair as well. Smoke is comprised of three things: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and soot.
Mold is a buzzword when it comes to home restoration. Mold is one of the most important issues facing homeowners when it comes to being dangerous to your health and destructive to your home. Today we require home builders to know how to build structures that will prevent mold and allow it to be swiftly dealt with if it takes hold. Here are 5 steps to take when you are faced with mold in your home.
We know mold enjoys dark damp spaces to grow in but many of us don’t think about it growing in the siding of our home. Siding allows moisture to build up by trapping humidity. This provides the proper setting for mold to take hold and start spreading. By learning about mold and siding you can help prevent this from happening to your home.
Around this time of the year is when the temperatures start lowering and many pull out their blankets, sweaters, and heaters. Many people use space heaters as a way to stay warm because they are convenient and portable. It is important to remember that space heaters can be a fire hazard if not used correctly.
Mold can cause severe damage to your home as well as your health. The only problem is that it can be hard to locate and sometimes even goes undetected for years! If mold has begun growing in your home you may notice the deterioration of certain parts of the building or decay in the health of one of your family members. This is why it is important to know where to look when you are inspecting your home for mold.
Mold often grows in our bathrooms and it can be easily removed from some places such as tiles. One place that isn’t so easily cleaned is the grout around the tile. Mold is extraordinarily hard to clean if it finds its way into your grout. Make sure that if you attempt to do this on your own that you completely remove the mold and allow the area to dry completely for 48 hours.
Storms occur randomly and can cause untold amounts of damage to your home. When you combine the elements of nature they can literally rip apart and destroy your home. The conditions that are present after a storm occurs can be extremely hazardous to your health. This is why it is important to be prepared and know what steps to take after the storm.
Hanging lights is fun around the holidays but it can become dangerous if not done correctly. Any electrical wiring used for lighting and decorations is a fire risk and should be double-checked by adults. Follow these guidelines when using lighting around your home.
In order to extend the life of your roof, you need to make sure that you inspect it twice a year. Doing so once in the spring and once in the fall will ensure that any damage doesn’t go unnoticed for too long. This post will discuss some maintenance tasks you can perform in order to prevent damage from occurring to your roof.