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Deal with Mold Removal Before Listing Your Home

It may be nearly impossible to sell your home when there's any signs of mold. That means not just the visual presence of mold, but also the telltale lingering odor that's often present. The problem is that you might not even understand that your house has mold. You may have become"nose blind" to the odors having been around it as it gradually grew into existence within an unseen portion of your home -- behind a wall, in the attic, or in the crawlspace. Waiting till a buyer's home inspector discovers that it really isn't the best plan for managing mold. You should seek mold removal before you list your home. Here is why: Stigmatism -- Once it's known in the real estate business that your house has had mold removal, it can be difficult to get beyond the stigmatism. Do not think for a moment that realtors don't talk about these items at their networking events, especially if the mold was extensive. Missing Buyer -- Most buyers under contract will pr

Top Causes of Water Damage Basement Flooding Throughout the Winter

Basements can flooding just about any time of the year, and you may be surprised it can even occur during the winter. The truth is that winter may present the most danger and only a number of them are preventable. It's never a bad idea to have a water damage restoration company as part of your house care list of suppliers, so you can respond immediately if you encounter a problem. The main reasons for water damage basement flood are ice floes, frozen concrete, blocked drains, and faulty plumbing. If you live near a river, such as the Catawba River west of Charlotte, North Carolina's city limits, you might discover that an ice floe has blocked water flow and caused flood in your neighborhood. This is not a frequent occurrence, but can happen. The other causes are more typical. The most common is a pipe fracture due to faulty plumbing or not having proper precautions in place to prevent pipes freezing. When water freezes, it expands and can cause a burst pipe. This is mor