Lives can be turned upside down by natural disasters, from earthquakes and fires to hurricanes and tornadoes and other human-caused disasters. Your best defense in emergency preparedness is having a plan and knowing the steps to take so that you and your family will be ready if disaster strikes. Has your family put these emergency…
If you have been in a few bad storms, pounded by rain and wind, then you realize how important it is to keep an eye on weather systems and know when to beat a retreat to avoid getting hypothermia or being benighted on the side of a mountain. The good news is that there are…
The NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory reports that “worldwide, there are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year, and at any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress.” Thunderstorms are most likely to occur during the spring and summer months, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur at any…
Mold is a type of fungus that exists everywhere in nature. These molds can exist in different colors, and can be green, orange, purple, white, or black. Molds come in different types and may be classified as allergenic, toxigenic, or infectious. Indoors, mold can cause damage to organic building materials and can endanger human health.…
Even if your carpets appear clean, they can be a host for bacteria, microbes, and other irritants. Carpet water damage, mold, and black mold in the carpet can develop anytime it has become wet and stayed wet for a while without the opportunity to dry out thoroughly. If your home had some flooding and the…
A leak in a business structure can be extremely costly. This might result not only in thousands of dollars in damage and repairs, but it could also result in the closure of your business until the destruction is repaired. To assist in avoiding the worst-case scenario, follow these suggestions from ServiceMaster of the Upstate for…
Standing water or excess water in the home—whether because of flooding, a burst pipe, or a leaky roof—can jeopardize your home or property’s safety. In addition to the structural damage it causes, water damage can introduce another issue that needs serious attention: mold growth. Learn about mold and water damage from ServiceMaster of the Upstate.…
Mold can flourish in any environment. It might be in your bathroom, behind your kitchen sink, where a leak could go undetected, or in your damp basement. These are just some of the usual places where you can encounter mold, which can be a possible cause of allergy. Learn about the symptoms of mold allergy…
Cold and wet winter months can create the perfect atmosphere for mold to grow. When water from rain, sleet, and snow during the winter months gets tracked inside, the increased moisture can create more humid conditions inside your home, allowing mold to grow more quickly. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to reduce and…
Sometimes, unwanted water in homes can be the result of excessive humidity. In every home, we have spaces with poor ventilation, such as the basement, attic, cabinets, and bathrooms. There are five factors that are needed to support fungal growth, but water is the factor most easily controlled indoors and is the one factor every…