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Five signs you may have a slab leak – and what should you do about it
When it comes to hidden problems in your home, there are a few things that have the potential to be as truly catastrophic as a slab leak. A slab leak occurs when the piping underneath a home’s concrete slab foundation begins to leak. Due to the location of the leak, the problem comes from the

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Orange County Restoration Services – COVID-19
24-7 Orange County and Neighboring Counties Emergency Restoration Services. We want you to know that we are in this with you and here to help. As the environment continues to change, and additional containment measures go into effect, we want to assure you that Orange County Restoration Services is committed to protecting the health and

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Flooded Basement
Prevent water in your basement before it destroys property, causes mold, or worse. Unexpected water in your basement can damage walls and floors, destroy carpeting, ruin furniture, and lead—pretty quickly—to mold. And perhaps the most upsetting of all: As these spaces are so often used for storage, a wet basement can ruin irreplaceable items like

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Minimize excess moisture for a healthier home
Target moisture to protect your home from deterioration, mold, and air quality problems. Keeping moisture out of a home reduces the chance for structural deterioration, mold growth, and air quality problems. Bolster your home’s moisture resistance with these tips. Identify red flags According to Phillip Carter, urban regional extension agent, common signs of unwanted moisture

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Your home plumbing checkup
Try these DIY prevention tips to stop plumbing problems before they can develop. Plumbing issues can lead to sky-high water bills — not to mention major structural damage to your home. A small leak could waste tens of thousands of gallons of water each year and result in much larger headaches. Use these tips to

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Reduce sewer or drain losses in your basement
How to reduce backups and floods downstairs, plus storage tips for the lower level. No one wants to experience sewer backups in the home. Like many questions regarding home maintenance, when it comes to sewer problems, prevention is the best solution. Considering how much damage can be caused by water in your basement, it makes

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What not to store in the garage
What’s safe in your garage – and what should be kept elsewhere. Skis. Bikes. Sports balls of all sorts. A lawnmower. Old toys. It’s easy for a garage to turn into a catchall storage unit. For most items that’s fine, but some things simply don’t belong in a garage, and they can even become a home

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Hidden home fire hazards and how to eliminate them
Most house fires are preventable, so take a minute to learn these less obvious causes. Clothes dryers. Cleaning the lint trap should be part of your regular laundry routine. Left untouched, lint can build up in your dryer duct with every load of laundry. Have a professional inspect and clean your dryer at least once

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How to protect against water damage
Take these steps to help minimize your risk. Whether it’s a leak in your ceiling or a basement filled with water, water damage can require a costly fix. Here are a few home improvements to make water damage less likely: Add or update drainage. Use gutters and downspouts to make sure water is diverted away

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Prepare your home for rain
You can’t stop showers, but you can prepare your home and surroundings for thunderstorms, severe winds and more. Let it flow. Remove winter’s debris from your gutters, drains, and downspouts so that heavy rains can flow freely off your roof. Be sure that downspouts are secure and that water is draining well away from your home

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