Water, mold and termites – or yet another reason to get your home dry quickly after water damage

Termites are attracted to certain odors produce by indoor mold growth that might make your home seem especially yummy to them. If your home hasn't been dried completely after water damage from a flood, and/or there is evidence of mold damage it’s important to hire a trained pest control professional to inspect your home for possible termite damage.

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6 Tips To Prevent Storm Water Damage

By now, everyone seems to know the drill when a big storm is approaching. But for homeowners and business owners in our Philadelphia and Cherry Hill region, there are some additional things you can do right now to prevent storm water damage to your home or commercial property.

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Mold Growth After New Construction: Moldy Drywall

Moldy drywall after new construction is frustrating! And the problem leaves homeowners with many questions, not the least of which is “How can this happen?” But recent research findings published in the journal Indoor Air suggests that the problem of moldy drywall might begin with the way it's manufactured.

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Busting The Myth of Indestructibility: Burst Braided Metal Hose Supply Lines

Homeowner alert: Check your braided stainless steel supply hoses now. Although they have been marketed with lifetime warranties, they are not indestructible! Water damage from burst braided metal supply lines can cost you thousands! If your metal braided supply hoses have burst, there are several class action lawsuits pending against the manufacturers. You may be eligible for compensation. But consider beating the burst: read our tips for prevention.

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Mold and Legal Issues: Front Load Washing Machine Settlements

The problem with washing machines and mold: mold grows in the gaskets of the high-efficiency machines. For a lot of people, it's a non-issue. However, if you're a mold sensitized individual, the parent of infants and young children, someone who has asthma and allergies to mold, or a person with a compromised immune system, washing machine mold growth has been a BIG issue. Here's what you need to know about the class action lawsuit settlements.

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For Philadelphia and Cherry Hill area homeowners: How to Remove Garage Mold Safely

Because garages open to the outdoors, removing garage mold is one of the few times a homeowner can safely do their own mold remediation because you don't need to build containment or apply negative air on the space. Here are the 5 steps you need to take to remove it.

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For Business Owners & Homeowners: 8 Things You Don’t Want to Do if You Find Mold

There's so much misinformation out there on the Web that tells you what to do if you find mold. But do you know what NOT to do? Here's our list:…

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