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The Deal with Water Damage

We’ve now entered the time of year when we can expect wet weather. Typically, Redding sees a week’s worth of rainy days in December, perhaps two weeks in January, and several more days spread throughout the following months until summer arrives. Depending on where you live in Redding, water damage to your carpet might not […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On January 7, 2021

Wet Carpet Worries

Redding isn’t known for being exceedingly wet – not like Seattle or Great Britain, at least. In fact, we typically have more concern over fires and smoke. However, we do get a share of rain, maybe a little snow, and we are located at the confluence of over a dozen creeks as well as the […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On March 12, 2020

Dealing with Mold

Fungi are wonderful things when we are talking mushrooms or cheese. Fungi in your home, however, are a completely different story. An infestation of mold often brings an unpleasant look and odor, not to mention health hazards for allergy and asthma sufferers. Where you see a spot of mold, there’s usually more lurking nearby, out […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On December 19, 2019

My Carpet was Flooded!

What to Do with a Soaked Carpet Nothing is quite as disheartening as walking into your house and realizing you’ve been flooded! Spring snowmelt, a burst water pipe, an overflowed toilet — any and all of these can happen in a house and create an evil surprise. What should you do right away to prevent […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On May 4, 2017