Mr. Mark Decherd's Articles in Home & Family Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Water Damage Restoration- In Fact, Water Damage Is Downright Hazardous To Your Health! Cleaning up water damage is a major project requiring speed, expertise, safety precautions, equipment, cleaners, disinfectants, and reconstruction know-how. Don't do it on your own. Instead, water damage restoration companies are equipped to restore your home promptly and professionally. Let the experts handle the mess - they'll prevent further damage and dry out your home ASAP. History & Solano County Flooding While other riverfront communities often receive several days notice of impeding floods, Solano's communities are lucky to get an hour's notice. How to Get a Fair Insurance Settlement Be assertive and proactive. When the adjuster visits your home, point out the damage and ask him to look for hidden damage. Make sure the adjuster does a thorough inspection. If possible, have a third party contractor, like a roof inspector (if you need roof repairs), present. The contractor will be able to point out damage that the insurance adjuster may not have noted otherwise. The Soggy Truth about Water Damage Each year, the nightly news features images of swollen rivers, tidal surges, and water sweeping through communities. Cars float past the camera while all you can see are the rooftops of homes peeking above the water line. Clearly, these cars and homes will suffer significant water damage. Many will be total losses. Every heard of software that swaps out your words? This morning I was treated to the handy work of the word swapper software, a butcher program at best. An alert popped into my e-mail, so I opened it, through the mist of a fresh cup of Joe, and not enough sleep, I began to read what used to be my story. Is Water Damage Really A Part Of Life? Many of these storms never reach land, they just spin out to sea never to be heard from again, however recent memory shows just how disruptive a storm like Katrina or Andrew can be to the people who live and make their home along the coast. How the Little Things Add Up Now with safety behind you think about your property, can you stay there? Do you have power? Do you have electricity? Is it safe to stay there? Can you store food there? Will your family be safe there? Tips for the Motivated Homeowner with Water Damage So, you've got water damage. Now what? If you're a motivated homeowner who wants to take charge of the situation, it's important to understand what you're about to experience. Some basics of water damage restoration-Do's and Don'ts If you try to dryout out a property without equipment to remove the water, you will be relaying on the structure and items in the home like furniture and draperies to absorb the water/water vapor. A good water removal system like a dehumidifier is essential; the dehumidifier will capture the water vapor and transport the water out of the property. After the flooding, where do we start cleaning up the water damage? Tips and advice on returning to your home after a flood. What to ask and where to get started putting your life back together. Why my dishwasher didn't come with an electrical cord I didn't really mind so much, we have a 12 year old dishwasher on summer vacation from school. So I delayed in replacing the old lady. I was thinking that my son could learn something from a little work in the sink. How wrong was I? How does Infrared thermography see what the human eye can’t see? Infrared thermography not only can detect faults in concrete block walls, they can also detect water moisture in roofs, water damage, pollution and storm water outfalls, underground steam system leaks, underground High Temperature Hot Water hotspots and leaks, animal counts, heat resistance in electrical equipment, and they can conduct microscopic inspections of circuitry. How to install a water filter and not get water damage If your drinking water is not as clear as it used to be, maybe it’s time to replace the water filter or add one. To do this without flooding out your home, consider this question. What is Teflon tape? If you know the answers get started this weekend, on the new filter. If you think Teflon tape is something you cook with, well maybe you should call a plumber to install the filter.

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