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Stucco is an ideal building material for those who prefer durability and variety in colors. While it boasts great resistance to various environmental threats, it can still fall victim to unchecked water damage.
Knowing the causes of stucco water damage can help you and prevent significant stucco restoration projects. There are four main causes of stucco water damage.
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As homeowners, many of us have at one time or another, found a small spot of mold, maybe on a bathroom wall, and wondered, “Can I just paint over that mold?”
It’s a very legitimate question, knowing how unsightly mold is. But, we’re also confronted with the issue of whether or not we can simply paint over mold and call it a day. Is it really that simple, or are there things we must first carefully consider before channeling our inner DIY painter?
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In all the confusion, it’s easy to be unsure about what to do after a house fire. An accidental fire in the house can strike at any time, and it is frightening and potentially devastating.
Even if a fire is put out quickly, the resulting damage can cost thousands of dollars to the homeowner.
A house fire, even a minor one, can affect you profoundly. It can be an emotional time and you may find yourself overwhelmed by what to do after a house fire. However, during this critical time, it’s important to keep calm so you can take care of your family and begin the process of fire damage cleanup.
Here, Five Star Restoration gives you this useful “To Do” checklist after a house fire.
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Maintaining your home can be a huge burden on your budget. Believing these 10 costly home maintenance myths can make it even worse. Everyone has something to say about home care.
Although a lot of what we hear is well-meant, taking unfounded pieces of advice from your well-meaning friends can result in unnecessary home-care costs.
While not all advice from friends is solid, advice from experts is much better trusted. So with that, let’s take a look at 10 costly home myths that are stealing your time and money.
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When you experience flooding in your home, should you consider repairing water damage yourself?
If you spot a leak on the wall or ceiling or notice a suspicious water puddle on the floor, your DIY instincts may want to try to address the problem yourself. If the source of the leak is small and damage is significantly minimal, you can attempt to make a repair yourself.
You should act fast though because water damage can quickly spread and become more serious if not addressed immediately.
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Worried About restoring water damaged furniture? You can never prepare for a flood, whether it’s from a leaky roof, an overflowing river, or even a burst pipe in your home. The mess and damage to your home and belongings can be devastating. In the aftermath of the flood, determining what can be saved can be a disheartening task.
Among the items you may want to rescue is furniture, especially if it has sentimental value or is considerably valuable like antiques. Here, we give you useful tips on salvaging and restoring water-damaged furniture.