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How to Fix Water Damage on Baseboards: 8 Critical DIY Steps

Cleaning up after a kitchen pipe bursts or a toilet overflows quickly becomes a big project. Home plumbing disasters often cause water damage in the baseboards, and ...
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How to Fix an Overflowing Kitchen Sink in 5 Fast Steps

You step away for just a minute. Suddenly, you hear gurgling noises. When you look back into the room, you know you’re in trouble. The ...
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How to Remove Mold from Concrete Floors in 5 Easy Steps

Mold is a common problem in most households, but it can also make you sick. That’s why it’s important to remove mold from concrete in ...
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Busted Water Heater? Here’s What to Do Right Now

Whether it’s in the basement or utility room, a burst water heater can quickly cause property damage. For the past 15 years we have been restoring homes ...
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4 Simple DIY Steps to Repair Laminate Flooring Water Damage

Laminate flooring: it’s affordable, durable, and attractive. Best of all, it’s designed to withstand the occasional spill. What happens, though, when that spill becomes a ...
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5 Quick Steps to Patch Water Damage in Your Ceiling

Water: it’s relaxing, beautiful, and peaceful to be around. When it meets your home’s drywall and other surfaces, though, it can cause a significant problem. ...
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Help! My Sump Pump is Overflowing – What Do I Do?

Imagine this: It’s a cold, rainy night. The power just went out, the basement is starting to flood, and your sump pump – your last ...
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Water Damage From a Dishwasher: 5 Ways to Save Your Kitchen

After a quiet dinner at home, everyone helps clear the table. You clean counters, put things away and turn on the dishwasher. It’s time to ...
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Mold vs. Mildew: Here Are the Key Differences You Need to Know About

If you think that mildew and mold are the same thing, you’re almost right: Mildew is a type of mold, but not all molds are ...
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