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How Much Does Fire & Water Damage Restoration Cost?

  After a fire, the most important thing is to get back to normal as quickly as possible. Even if your house's structure is intact, the fire, smoke, and soot can leave your home damaged, requiring fire damage restoration services. It…
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What To Do When Your Basement’s Flooded

Some things in life are frustrating, and a flooded basement’s certainly one of them. For starters, by definition you can seldom drain a flooded basement easily, and access is often only up and down the stairs. Stay calm. First things first,…
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Ten Tips for Preventing Mold in Your Basement

Do you have water damage in the basement in your Toronto home?  If you do have water damage, you most likely have mold growing somewhere down there. To prevent mold from taking over in your basement and potentially affecting your family’s…
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10 Mold Removal Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Mold can be unpleasant when it invades our homes.  In a city like Toronto, where the homes are aging and the weather isn't always pleasant, mold can easily take hold if left unchecked. Mold looks unsightly and can leave a terrible smell in…
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How to Spot Mold Problems When Buying a Home

Who wants to buy a home that's has chronic mold problems?  That's right, not you. For some homeowners, mold is an irritation they put up with in small doses, as long as it does not get out of hand. Others have upper respiratory problems…
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Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding [free pdf download]

The North East of the Americas have experienced a record number of storms this season, resulting in billions on property damage and loss of personal memories that can't be replaced.  Here in Toronto, while we experienced quite a bit of flooding,…

5 DIY Mold Removal Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Mold formation is a common problem in homes across Toronto. The worst part is that it’s not necessarily limited to developing only after a flood or some other type of major water damage. It just takes a small leak from a faucet to cause persistent…

7 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Not Attempt DIY Flood Damage Repair

The aftermath of a flood can be devastating – the damage unimaginable. What can come as the biggest shock to most home owners is how quickly the flood waters come rushing into their home and the destruction it leaves in its wake. At times…
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The Dangers of Household Molds

There are a number of potential dangers lurking in a house that could cause you or your loved ones harm, some of which are more obvious than others. One specific danger that is not always easy to see or detect is the growth of mold. There are…
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When to Call a Mold Professional

When you find mold in your home, is it ok to try and remove it yourself or do you need to call a mold company to remove it?  Mold in the home can take many forms with some mold issues being simple fixes while other mold issues can be potentially…