Water damage & mold tips for Halifax-area homes
Straight-talking advice on water damage restoration, mold removal, and keeping your home dry, from a local Dartmouth crew that deals with it every day.
Flooded basement? Here's what to do in the first hour
Spring melt and heavy rain flood basements across the Halifax area every year. The first hour matters most. Here's exactly what to do, and what not to.
Read more5 signs of hidden water damage in your walls
Not all water damage is obvious. By the time you see a stain, water has often been working behind the wall for a while. Here's how to catch it early.
Read moreBlack mold vs regular mold: how to actually tell
Not every dark patch is toxic black mold, and not all black mold even looks black. Here's the honest truth about telling them apart, and when to test.
Read moreDoes home insurance cover water damage in Nova Scotia?
Some water damage is covered, some isn't, and the difference usually comes down to how the water got in. Here's what Nova Scotia homeowners should know.
Read moreHow to prevent frozen and burst pipes in a Maritime winter
A burst pipe in January can flood a home in minutes. A few cheap habits each winter dramatically cut the risk. Here's what actually works.
Read moreThat musty smell in your house: what it means and how to fix it
Air freshener covers it for an hour, then it's back. A musty smell is almost always telling you something. Here's how to find the cause and actually get rid of it.
Read moreWhy Dartmouth basements grow mold so fast
Damp coastal air, older foundations, and finished basements add up to a mold-friendly combo. Here's what's actually going on down there, and what to do about it.
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