Category Archives: DIY water and mold damage



Water Damage Statistics

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Dan Camara

If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, then you know that water damage is a serious business when it occurs.  The common wisdom is that most homes will experience at least one major water damage event during … Continue reading →

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Shop Vac for Water Damage

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dan Camara

For smaller water damage spills, you don’t always need heavy duty pumps or industrial strength machinery.  Sometimes minor spills can be picked up through the use of a wet / dry vacuum unit, more commonly known as a shop vac.
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Determining your Potential Water Damage Threat

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Dan Camara

I have long maintained that, when it comes to water damage, the best defense is a great offense.  That means going the extra mile to protect your home, business, and possessions from any sort of water intrusion.  The best time … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Dehumidifier

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dan Camara

Humidity is nobody’s idea of a good time.  It makes the air around you feel heavy, and if you perform any physical exertion at all, you can often, as people say, “feel it in your lungs”.  Worse, excessive humidity within … Continue reading →

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Water Damage Equipment and Tools of the Trade

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dan Camara

Repairing water damage can be a Herculean effort, and requires some rather specialized tools of the trade.  Your local Clean Trust (previously IICRC) certified water restoration professional will be both trained and experienced with the various types of tools required … Continue reading →

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