Sunday, May 8, 2016

How to Detect Water Damage to Avoid Molds

Avoid Molds by Heeding The Signs of Water Damage

Avoid mold infestation by detecting water damage in your home. (Photo Credits)

One of the best ways to prevent mold growth at home is to quickly detect water damage in the home.

After all, molds thrive in a moist environment, which is in turn caused by water damage.

Best Biz Source gave homeowners warning signs of water damage in a home or commercial structure.

“With this in mind, you need to Contact a professional that can come over and assess the situation, and then fix it to ensure that nothing bad happens if you leave it alone for too long.”

Read about the signs here.

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Keystone Basement Systems also mentioned some signs of water damage homeowners should watch out for. Black Molds

“While a small wall or floor fissure may not seem like a huge issue, smaller cracks often lead to larger ones. Cracks in the walls or basement flooring indicate that water is filling the ground surrounding the foundation and pressure is building and causing the wall to crack. A small crack can grow, and eventually it may lead to structural damage and failure.”

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Oregon Live meantime shared what homeowners can do when water damage hits their respective homes.

“Use box fans to circulate the air. If you have standing water around your foundation or crawl space, you may need to get a sump pump to remove the water. Oregon State University Extension Service recommends using a dehumidifier to remove moisture and holding indoor relative humidity between 40 percent to 60 percent. When you come in from the rain, leave wet clothes, shoes and umbrellas outside to dry. Don’t hang wet coats in the closet. Dry off wet pets, too.”

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When was the last time you checked for water damage in your home?

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Flashfloods and Cars

What Flash floods can do to vehicles

Flashfloods pose a huge risks to motorists. (Photo Credits)

Flash floods do not only damage homes, it can also pose a great danger to vehicles and motorists.

In one of its reports, CNN showed how devastating flash floods can be on cars. How to deal with flooding

“Cars sat submerged in mud with their roofs barely visible. Hail the size of golf balls tumbled from the sky.”

Watch the video clip here.

Really devastating

Speed Society meantime shared a hair-raising video on what flashfloods can do to a parking lot full of cars. Floods

“When this flash flood popped up seemingly out of nowhere, it really took our breath away, sweeping away twenty or so cars in seconds. Shortly before, the flooding didn’t even look like a big deal, then BOOM, the cars were gone except for one guy who snapped his lockers in place and took off before the raging water could get him!”

See the footage here.

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FHM meantime featured flood-ready vehicles.

“Thinking of replacing that low-riding sedan of yours? With the rainy days in full swing, we can’t help but routinely wonder if it’s time to replace our rides with something a little bit, well, taller.”

Check out the vehicles here.

How prepared are you for a flash flood?

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Animals and Flash Floods

The dangers of Flash Floods on Pets

Random stories on Flash Floods. (Photo Credits)

Flash floods could be really scary and could claim lives and properties in an instant.

There are many stories and random anecdotes that revolve around flash flooding incidents.

Petfans.com put the postlight on a couple in Japan, who loves animals and ensured their safety during a bout of flash floods in their area.

“Natural disasters, mostly in situations like this, are hard moments that some people forget about their pets, forgetting to rescue them. What this woman and the man did to their dogs was something that will leave you speechless. It all started in the city of Joso in Tokyo, Japan, sadly the city was hit by a flash flood, it happened after the Kinugawa River burst its banks, which caused a disaster. How to deal with flooding

Check out the photos here.

Pets and Flash Floods

Two men featured over at The Dodo made a mini Noah’s ark care of their little boat when they decided to save animals from the flash floods. Floods

“So Williams and his brother traveled around, placing every struggling animal they came across into the boat. Once the water levels began to lower, the animals were released.”

See the photos here.

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I Heart Dogs meantime featured a dog lover who refused to let go of his pet during a flash flood.

“When we find ourselves in a dire situation, our first instinct is to grab a few important belongings and save ourselves and our family. We expect our pets to follow us. In our haste and panic to scramble to safer grounds, we sometimes forget that our pets might not make it to safety which is how most of them become lost/victims of natural calamities.”

Watch the clip here.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What to do after a storm

How to deal with the aftermath of Storm

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Knowing what to do after a storm is key not only to one’s survival, but also towards the longevity of one’s home and appliances.

A storm usually brings about a lot of danger, foremost of which is flooding.

Mountain Bulletin shared tips on what to do after a storm. How to deal with flooding

“Managing rain once it falls onto your property is important, you want to make sure that the water goes where it should and sink where it can. You don’t want puddles of water near your front door, or where you park your car, but you do want water for your flowerbeds, at the same time you don’t want your flowerbeds to wash away. The best way to see if your rain gutters and other measures are working right on your property is to watch them in action. So during and after a storm go outside and see what is happening on your property, see the checklist below for what to look for. Note this checklist is just the basics and every property is different. Please modify this checklist to reflect the needs of your property and neighborhood.”

Check out the tips here.

There is Danger even after the storm has hit

UCONN Health meantime compiled internet articles relating to storm and mold forming. Floods

“In the fall of 2013, the Center for Indoor Environments and Health began work on Recovery from catastrophic weather: mold exposure and health-related training [funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hurricane Sandy Cooperative Agreement 1U01OH010627-01…The project is designed to increase knowledge and protective behavior related to mold mitigation and health effects within emergency and recovery respondents in states affected by Hurricane Sandy.”

See the links here.

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Media Agency CKNW reminded homeowners about possible food poisoning during storm power outages.

“First and foremost, don’t open your fridge or freezer doors unless necessary; adding an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. If available, add ice to the fridge to keep it at safe temperatures. The CFIA is also reminding the public spoiled food doesn’t necessarily smell bad.”

Friday, March 25, 2016

All About Fire Safety

Ensuring Safety Against Fires

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Fire safety is everybody’s business. Fire safety tips and lessons are all over the community and in the internet so the business of knowing about it is actually easy if only an individual, or a family, will take time to read or listen. Firefighters

Today.com says fires are more dangerous now than house fires three decades ago.

“Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only 3 or 4 minutes. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen conducts a dramatic demonstration that shows why, and how you should prepare.”

Watch the video here.

Products and fire safety

Safety recalls are also aplenty to ensure that everyone remains safe against fires. For instance, this report shared by British website Manchester Evening News. Removing Mold

“It has become apparent that a selection of robes sold by the company do not meet fire safety rules and customers are being told their children should ‘immediately stop’ using them.”

Read about it here.

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More fire safety prevention tips can meantime be found over st the Red Cross’ official website.

“Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have just two minutes to escape? The most effective way to protect yourself and your home from fire is to identify and remove fire hazards. 60 percent of house fire deaths occur in homes with no working smoke alarms. During a home fire, working smoke alarms and a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives.”

Check out their published post here.

How do you prevent fires in your home?

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

The Business of Fire Extinguishers

Using Fire Extinguishers

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Fire extinguishers help any home or establishment fight fire at the onset of an incident.

Not everyone with a fire extinguisher in their home though know the proper usage of a fire extinguisher.

This 13-year old boy featured over at Better India.com, does not only know how to use a fire extinguisher, he even ventured into making a low cost version of it. Removing molds

“Developed with the help of his science teacher, Karunai Das, the extinguisher has a heat sensor that detects a rise in temperature that could be caused due to friction. This triggers an alarm, which is connected to a water tank and a motor. A sprinkler that will douse the flames is activated without delay.”

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Let the bass work it

These students from the United States meantime came out with a fire extinguisher that puts put a fire with the use of sounds as featured in Fox News. Mold

“Two engineering students at George Mason University have created a potentially revolutionary fire extinguisher that uses sound to fight blazes. The brainchild of engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson, the device uses low frequency sound waves to extinguish fires.”

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In an ironic news though, a fire extinguisher factory burned down in Chicago, as shared by someecards.com

“Turns out fire extinguishers only help if you use them”

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Do you have a fire extinguisher at home?

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Why you should stay vigilant against Molds

Watch out for Molds

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Not having molds in the home is something great. The thing is homeowners should remain vigilant against molds, and prevent its presence in the home. Removing Mold

Top Natural Remedies stressed vigilance against mold should be taken seriously.

“Mold is the term used for a large variety of microscopic fungi that requires moisture to survive. Some types of mold are not harmful, but generally, those kinds of mold that can be found in your home can make you sick. Because of this, it is important to make sure that you don’t have any mold and that your house is a safe environment for you and your family.”

After Flooding

Forked River Gazette meantime warned that Molds can simply grow in a home after a flooding incident.

“Mold growth is a common occurrence in flood-damaged homes and damp environments. Mold can become a problem in your home if there is enough moisture available to allow mold to thrive and multiply. Dampness in basements, walls, carpets, and wood provides an environment for mold to flourish.”

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Visual.ly meantime came up with an infographic that tell everything a homeowner may need to know about molds.

“Mold exposure can lead to a variety of health problems! The list includes respiratory problems, skin irritation, headaches, fatigue, and eye irritation.”

Check out the infographic here.

Have you ever detected mold in your home?

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