How to Respond to Basement Water Damage Isn't it frustrating to come home to water damage in your basement? 98% of homeowners with basements will incur some type of water damage (Source: blog.waterdamagedefense.com) at some point. As water flows along the path of least resistance, it will easily find cracks and holes in the basement walls. [...]
A Decision About a Dream By Steve Novotney -May 7, 2020 Apartments for homeless veterans were destroyed by the bursted sprinkler. Plans were in place for further development inside the North Wheeling Community Dream Center, but now the interior of the 35,000-square-foot venue appears more like a nightmare. One week before Dr. [...]
Disaster Restoration Firm Continues to Expand, Invest 2018 was a busy year across the United States for the disaster restoration industry. Locally, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration saw a heightened volume of calls year-round for natural disasters and other typical day to day emergencies. “This year felt like it was one natural event after another within [...]
Tips for Remodeling Your Bathroom The task of remodeling your bathroom is a challenge many people choose to take on. While this will greatly help the way you feel in your home, as well as the resale value when that time comes, this is no small task to complete. Make sure you know what [...]
Tips for Dealing with Winter Weather The winter of 2014 is quickly approaching. Each winter seems to continue to freeze every record, causing skiers to rejoice, and homeowners to worry. Keeping your home safe during the winter is important. It can be difficult when your dog is ripping off the cover keeping the hookup [...]
How to Prevent Burst Pipes Pipe bursts can wreak havoc on your home. The damage to the pipe itself is often relatively easy to repair—but the subsequent flooding can create real problems. Fortunately, homeowners can avoid the problem altogether by taking steps to prevent the pipes in their home from bursting. But in order to [...]
Water Purification Tips for Disasters When a large scale disaster strikes, it is difficult for help to arrive and serve everyone in need, especially if it is in a heavily populated area. Know how to prepare your home and family should you find yourself in a situation such as this. Learning essential skills such as [...]
Unique Cleanup Challenges from Sewage Contamination Water damage cleanup can be a long and difficult process in general, but when the water damage involves sewer waste, the cleanup becomes decidedly more complicated. On the scale of water damage, sewage is the worst kind in terms of cleanup and risks to health. Ensuring personal safety and [...]
Top Ways to Prevent Leaks from the Bathroom There are a few different ways that a leak can occur in your bathroom. Although the problem starts here, it can lead to more problems and damage for the rest of your home. Make sure to locate any potential water damage and do everything necessary to prevent [...]
How Not to Thaw Frozen Pipes: A Cautionary Tale A recent story in the local Pittsburgh news recounts a man burning his house down after attempting to thaw frozen pipes in the basement with a heater and hair dryer. The man allegedly fell asleep after rigging this system and awoke to popping sounds, eventually leading [...]