Real hardwood floors add both beauty and value to a home. But dealing with hardwood floor water damage can be an intimidating process. Once your floors are warping or buckling, it may seem like it’s too late to fix the damage. But in today’s blog, we want to offer a little hope. Here are the […]
White mold in basement areas may be less common than other types of mold, but it should be taken just as seriously. While white mold, or sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a frequent concern for plants in humid regions, it can also appear in parts of your home where moisture tends to build up and linger. As […]
Crawl space waterproofing is one of the best things you can do to protect your home from moisture damage and airborne contaminants. Did you know that over 40% of the air you breathe on the first floor of your home comes from your crawl space? This means that keeping it dry and clean is very […]
As soon as the temperatures start dipping below 60 degrees here in the Southeast, many of us pull out our boots, coats, and space heaters! As it’s likely been a few months since you last used it, we wanted to share our best space heater fire safety tips. At First Call, we are passionate about […]
Your furry friend greeting you at the door is a welcome sight — until you walk in and inhale a strong, sour smell. Once it hits you, all you can think about is how to get rid of the pet odor in your house. All pet owners have experienced this before and know how stubborn […]
You don’t need a lecture on the hidden dangers of mold. You know firsthand how it can have devastating effects on your health and the health of your family. Mold remediation is a vital step in ensuring your home is safe, but do air purifiers help with mold? Do you need regular air quality testing? […]
Maybe you had a large kitchen fire that was almost out of control, or perhaps you experienced a tragic house fire. Your home is now overwhelmed by soot stains on your walls, and the excessive smell of smoke is affecting your whole house. Smoke damage on your walls presents particular challenges, and while it’s tempting […]
You may think that the Greensboro, Burlington and Triangle areas are far enough inland that you don’t have to worry about hurricanes, so there’s not much need for storm preparation. Think again. While hurricanes may not be among the top concerns, it’s vital to prepare your home for summer storms because violent weather can quickly […]
It’s easy to forget about your air ducts: out of sight, out of mind. But ignoring these vital parts of your house can have big consequences. For example, have you noticed that your allergies seem to be bothering you more than usual or you can’t quite shake that pesky cough? Or is a stale smell […]
You’ve endured heartbreaking loss as your home or business has been extensively damaged by fire. The journey to pick up the pieces and start again is a long one. That’s why it’s so important to make the right call and contact the professionals at First Call to see you through the fire clean-up process. We […]