When a water heater bursts in a home, the resulting water damage is already a hassle to any homeowner. But when the presence of water quickly results in mold growth, the hassle becomes a huge headache. Add to the headache a pre-existing respiratory condition, as with the case of a homeowner in Hollywood, Florida, and you end

Mold and mildew are everywhere. They are naturally occurring microorganisms that exist outside, breaking down dead organic matter, such as fallen leaves, and constantly releasing tiny spores in order to reproduce. These same spores also exist inside our homes and business on a variety of surfaces. They generally do not present a problem, until the

The “domino effect.” No one wants the domino effect to apply to them when the “game” is water damage in condos. So often in apartment and condo buildings, when one upper level unit suffers a water loss, the surrounding units and those underneath are also affected in quick succession. Water seeps through and pours down the

Whether through personal experience or industry knowledge, most of us know by now that water is the most common cause of property damage. It can invade a home or business as the result of a natural cause, like a rainstorm, or one that is man-made, such as faulty plumbing. But regardless of how common or

The holidays are upon us! And for all the wonder and merriment they will bring, inevitably, for some of us, the holidays will also usher in some real disasters. Wether it be huge family arguments or the discovery of toxic mold on Thanksgiving Day, sadly, “the most wonderful time of the year” is not exempt