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Prevent Flooding During Montana’s Spring Thaw
It’s been a wet spring in Montana with rain and a late Spring thaw. With snow still in the mountains, it’s a perfect time to make sure your home is protected from flooding. Below are a few tips to help you enjoy the warmer weather instead of spending time and money on...
How to Deal With Mold After Water Damage
Is your household suffering from mold problem after water damage? Here's everything you should do to restore your house back to normal. Keyword(s): water damage Did you know that infants who live in moldy homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by the age...
The Difference Between Water Mitigation and Water Damage
Water catastrophes can be stressful, unplanned, and sometimes costly incidents for Montana homeowners. Water damage can be caused from leaky dishwashers, overflown toilets, burst pipes, or rain just to name a few. The longer you wait to address the damage, the worse...
Video: Preventing Mold After Water Damage
Preventing Mold After Water Damage
Water damage in your home or business can become a long-term problem, after the water has dried out. The next steps are water damage repair and preventing mold. If you do not use preventative measures as soon as the water is cleared, you may have to deal with mold in...
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...