Much of the US is under blankets of snow. Along with accumulations of heavy snowfall are ice dams and powerful wind gusts that can do significant damage to a home. Taking steps to protect the home from winter storms should be at the top of a homeowner’s to-do list. While western states, like California, rarely expect frigid winter storms where …
How to Repair Particle Board Cabinets Affected by Water Damage
Particle board can be found throughout your home as it is commonly used to make kitchen cabinets and lightweight furniture. This material can also become water damaged very easily. When particle board does get water damaged, it swells up and loses its smoothness. How you fix the damaged particle board will depend on the extent of the damage. If the …
How to Tell if Your Laminate Floor Has Water Damage
Water damage can be incredibly destructive to any building material used in the San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA areas; however, some materials will fare better against excess moisture than others. One of them includes laminate flooring; if you simply wipe up a spill as soon as it occurs, there shouldn’t be a problem. But in the cases of …
Causes of a Flooded Bathroom | What to Do
Waking up to a flood in the bathroom can easily ruin your day. What once was a place of peace and relief is now a nightmare flood scenario. Leaks, overflows, sewage backups, water damage, and mold are all issues you might face in the event of a flooded bathroom. Before getting into how to respond to a flood in the …
Water Heater Flooded Basement | What to Do
A malfunctioning or old water heater can easily leak and cause a basement flood in your home. Know how to respond to a flood in your basement when a water heater breaks or leaks. Actions when water heater flooded basement Drain the Water Heater Tank Just because the water heater is off, doesn’t mean the leaking will stop. There are …