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Odor Removal of Unwanted Household Smells
There’s nothing worse than a lingering odor in your Oak Harbor household or business, especially when you have guests over. Depending on the smell’s strength, it may take a while to work out where thi...
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5 Most Common Causes of Unintentional Fires
Unintentional fires ignite without deliberate intent, often catching us off guard and causing extensive damage in their wake. These accidental blazes can stem from simple oversights, unexpected equipm...
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Water Damage From a Leaking Roof: 6 Problems That Can Happen
As a homeowner, a leaky roof can seem like a small problem that can be put off until later. However, delaying this issue can have serious consequences, as even the smallest leak can allow water to see...
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Help! My Bathtub is Leaking Into the Ceiling Below
Few things are more alarming for a homeowner than discovering your bathtub leaking into the ceiling below. Not only does this kind of leak create unsightly water stains, but it can also cause signific...
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10 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home
Home Oak Harbor Blog 10 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home 10 Signs of Electrical Problems in Your Home Posted on July 30, 2024 5 min read According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, 51,...
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White Mold: Everything You Need to Know | Restoration 1
Home Oak Harbor Blog White Mold: Everything You Need To Know White Mold: Everything You Need To Know Posted on July 8, 2024 5 min read Black mold is usually the first thing that comes to mind when...
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Water Damage Woes: Who To Call for Water Damage in Your Ceiling
Home Oak Harbor Blog Water Damage Woes: Who To Call for Water Damage in Your Ceiling Water Damage Woes: Who To Call for Water Damage in Your Ceiling Posted on June 13, 2024 4 min read Dealing with...
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Preventing Mold After Ceiling Water Damage: Tips and Techniques
Home Oak Harbor Blog Preventing Mold After Ceiling Water Damage: Tips and Techniques Preventing Mold After Ceiling Water Damage: Tips and Techniques Posted on May 20, 2024 5 min read Water damage ...
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Top 5 Causes of Fire in the Workplace
Workplace fire hazards are serious concerns that demand attention from business owners. Not only can fires cause immense property damage and extensive closures, but they also pose significant risks to...
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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Home Restoration
Homeownership comes with its fair share of challenges, with unexpected disasters posing one of the greatest threats to your sanctuary. These disasters can take many forms, from natural catastrophes li...
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Mold in Schools: What To Do if You Find Mold In Your Classroom
Mold spores are practically everywhere, but they aren’t harmful unless they’re in environments that allow spores to grow. Unfortunately, some indoor spaces have humidity, moisture, and darkness that w...
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Home Insurance vs. Hazard Insurance: What You Need To Know
Understanding the ins and outs of insurance policies can understandably be daunting for any homeowner or business owner. With so many terms to learn and options to explore, how do you make sense of it...
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How to Clean Up Sewage in Basement
As a homeowner, experiencing a sewer backup is an unpleasant experience. When it occurs, wastewater invades your home, spewing its contaminated contents onto floors and walls. While it poses a signifi...
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Away for the Holidays? 5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage this Christmas
Christmas is a time for celebrations and social gatherings with loved ones. Many people go on vacation during this time to visit family and friends or get much-needed rest before the new year starts. ...
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Top Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with family, friends, food, and fun. However, it’s also a time when an excess of cooking and meal preparation can lead to the potential for house fires. In fact, accor...
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How To Prevent Crawl Space Flooding During Heavy Rain
Rainy weather creates the perfect ambiance for a cozy, relaxing time at home. However, if you reside in Oak Harbor, the Pacific Northwest’s frequent rainfall may have you constantly worrying about you...
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You Had a Major Sewage Backup, Now What?
A sewage backup is one of the most terrible and headache-inducing problems you can experience as a homeowner. An overflowing toilet is terrifying in and of itself, and the sewage cleanup that follows ...
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Flooded Carpet Cleaning Tips: Everything You Need to Know
There are many reasons for water to flood your home and drench your carpets. It can be due to a leaky faucet that worsened overnight, broken appliances connected to the water mains, backed-up toilets,...
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The Importance of Proper Documentation During Restoration for Insurance Claims
Water damage is among the most common claims made on homeowner insurance policies. According to the Insurance Information Institute, around 14,000 people in the United States experience water damage d...
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Avoid Sump Pump Failure: Preventive Maintenance Tips
A sump pump is an essential part of your home that moves water from your basement and away from your home, sparing you from the stress that comes with indoor flooding. But like any other system in y...
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How To Prevent and Clean Up After a Grease Fire
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires in the United States. Grease fires have been identified as a significant culprit among al...
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Burst & Leaky Pipes: Most Common Water Damage
As a city in a low-risk hurricane zone, water damage from hurricanes and tornadoes are unlikely to occur. However, it pays to remember that natural disasters are not the only sources of water damage. ...
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Water Clean Up When Your Washing Machine Overflows
An overflowing washing machine is common among households and is caused by several issues. Although this might seem like a harmless event that may only require water clean up in Oak Harbor, immediate ...
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Buying an Older Property in Oak Harbor? Here are a Few Property Checks
Buying a newly-built home isn’t everyone’s dream. In fact, many people like the charm and character that older homes offer. Think butler pantries, telephone nooks, and sleeping porches. These characte...
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What 2021’s Above Average Storm Activity Means to You
The bad news is that storm season is already upon us. The good news is that we know when they’re coming – and so we have time to prepare. A storm warning means that you have hours to make a plan. But,...
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Does My Homeowner’s Insurance Cover My Property Damage?
The sound of a leaky faucet can keep you up at night. So too, can the thought of whether or not that leaky faucet is something that is covered by your homeowner’s insurance. Your Oak Harbor home is y...
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Mold Exposure Warning Signs & Mold Remediation
Mold is a type of fungi that grows both indoors and outdoors. When mold grows outdoors, it acts as a decomposer to help break down organic matter. However, when it grows in the house, it poses various...
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Odor Removal of Unwanted Household Smells
There’s nothing worse than a lingering odor in your Oak Harbor household or business, especially when you have guests over. Depending on the smell’s strength, it may take a while to work out where thi...
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5 Most Common Causes of Unintentional Fires
Unintentional fires ignite without deliberate intent, often catching us off guard and causing extensive damage in their wake. These accidental blazes can stem from simple oversights, unexpected equipm...
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