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DIY Mold Removal, Good idea or not?
Mold can grow anywhere there is moisture. This means no home is 100% safe from mold growth in their kitchen, bathroom, basement or anywhere else in your home. If you have discovered mold in your home, you are probably also concerned about health risks to you and your...
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MILDEW AND MOLD?
While there are many differences between the two fungi, mold and mildew both develop and thrive in moist conditions. A leaking roof, a window that doesn't seal properly, and a basement with water damage caused by a broken pipe can all lead to the growth of mildew and...
Protecting Your Home From Spring Flooding
Spring is almost here in Western Montana and that means winter snowmelt and runoff. This can happen when temperatures start to increase. Some years, there is a gradual increase and melting happens slowly over time. Some years, the temperatures can become warm quickly...
Need Spring Flooding Restoration Help?
The potential of spring flooding in Montana is a yearly reality. What water damage does to your home, especially flood water, is devastating and poses a serious threat to building infrastructure, interior furnishings, and personal treasures. It can also eventually...
Prevent Snow Melt Water Damage to your Home
Many homeowners overlook the risk of damage to their homes by heavy snow and ice accumulation. This can occur to the roof and interior as snow and ice melt through the winter months. Leaks in the roof or walls can damage the interior walls, allow moisture in, which...
Benefits of Cleaning your Gutters
You probably know that gutters protect your walls, ceilings, doors, and foundation from water damage. But did you know they also help prevent flooding in your basement and soil erosion around your house? Gutter maintenance is crucial in reaping the benefits of your...
Water Damage from Snowmelt
Snowmelt can occur any time of the year in Montana however, is most likely to happen during the winter and spring months. Snowmelt can become an issue for a home when either the home has not been properly maintained or the amount of snow is too great. A foot of snow...
Types of Contaminated Water
TYPES OF CONTAMINATED WATER Water damage can be a devastating and dangerous experience for any homeowner, whether it's confined to the basement or dispersed throughout the entire home. In order to stay safe, it's important to understand the different types of...
How to Prevent Flooding in Your Home in the Winter Months
The winters in Montana can be harsh, especially in the Flathead where temperatures can change suddenly. We can have freezing temperatures in the morning and warming temperatures in the afternoon and back to freezing after the sun goes down. All of these changes can...
Water Mitigation vs. Water Restoration
Water damage can strike your home without notice. A leaking pipe may burst and flood your basement while you're on vacation. Your dishwasher may suddenly leak and spill water on your hardwood kitchen floor due to faulty maintenance. A spring storm may cause a leaking...