"Sometimes, I think the universe is out to get me. We'd only just finished renovating the family room when the fire happened. I spent nearly a thousand dollars on that carpet, and now it stinks like smoke. I guess it's ruined!" Not so fast! Many times, carpets and rugs that have been … [Read more...]
August 8, 2012 by
Hingham: What You Need To Know About Smoke Damage
"When the bagel shop downstairs burned, I was so scared I was going to lose everything in the apartment," Alison said. "The fire didn't come this far, but the smoke did. Now my home stinks so bad. I can't even walk in there without my eyes watering. The smell makes me cough. I want to throw … [Read more...]
August 1, 2012 by
Hanover: Is Fire Cleanup a Do It Yourself Job?
It's a funny thing. House fires and business fires don't check your schedule or your budget before they burn! There's never a good time to have a house fire. If you've experienced a house fire in Hanover, you may be wondering, "Can I clean up this mess myself?" There are a few things you … [Read more...]
July 11, 2012 by
Scituate Home Owners Bulletin: What Can Be Done About Smoke Damage
"Mother isn't as young as she used to be," Glenn said. "I guess I was trying to ignore that fact. So what if she's forgetful? Lots of old people are! But then she forgot that she had dinner cooking and the whole kitchen filled up with smoke. We're lucky it wasn't a full-fledged fire. But now the … [Read more...]
June 26, 2012 by
Sandwich: Water Damage Do’s And Don’ts
"When the water main broke, it flooded this entire end of the street," Chloe explained. "I don't know a single house that wasn't effected. The water was knee-deep in places - and I'm talking about inside the house! How do you clean up after something like that?" Many people don't know the do's … [Read more...]
June 19, 2012 by
Yarmouth Homeowner: What Can Be Done About Smoke Damage?
Authors want their names down in history; I want to keep the smoke coming out of the chimney. Author Mickey Spillane - the source of the quote above - is best known for dozens of thrilling crime novels. One thing that is not a mystery, however, is the best way to handle smoke damage. Sometimes … [Read more...]
May 20, 2012 by
Norwell Water Clean Up: Help When You Need It
“My Mother called me at work. She was screaming. ‘There’s water everywhere! You need to come over right now!’” Glenn M. shook his head at the memory. “Of course I sped right over. And Mom was right. There was water everywhere.” A municipal water line had broken, sending … [Read more...]
May 8, 2012 by
Mold Remediation MA: What You Need To Know
What should you do if you discover mold in your home? That's one of the most common questions we hear. Many MA homeowners want to know if they can get rid of the mold they've found on their own, or if they need to call in a professional MA mold remediation company. There's no one easy answer to … [Read more...]
