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Welcome to the Westport Remediation & Restoration Blog provided by Riverside Restoration INC. Topics blogged about below include many Remediation & Restoration tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Riverside Restoration INC.
Hire an Estate Manager to Benefit You and Your Home
The bigger your home, the harder it is to maintain. Managing a household with your busy life can be difficult, especially if you have high standards and expect consistent quality. Getting help can be the best way to maintain your work/life balance. Having your household managed by a third party will help keep your life…
Mold Prevention Tips After Flood Damage to House
As bad weather like hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and melting snow occur, water damage and flooding in your home are possible. Not only can water damage ruin your home’s structure, flooring, and possessions, it can also cause much larger issues like mold and mildew, if not dealt with quickly. As soon as you realize there…
How to Winterize a Summer Home Safely
When the warm summer days turn into the crisp days of fall, it might be time to leave your vacation home behind. If you are planning to leave your summer home, rental, or even your primary home for winter, make sure you winterize the house safely and securely, so it’s prepared for the cold winter…
6 Steps to Fix Wood Floor Water Damage
Living in a hurricane and flood-prone state like Connecticut can lead to unwanted water coming in and soaking up on your hardwood floors, causing water damage. Water and hardwoods don’t mix very well. The longer the water stands on the wood, the more likely it will warp, crack, bend, bow, and rot. If you want…
4 Common Signs That You Have Mold in Your Westport Home
The presence of mold in your home can lead to a host of nasty health issues for you and your loved ones, so you need to have any mold addressed as soon as you detect it. How can you detect mold, though? Simple: You just need to look for some common signs that tell you…
Tips to Choosing a Contractor
Choosing a contractor to complete an emergency disaster repair or a planned non-emergency renovation can be overwhelming. You want to make sure you hire someone you feel comfortable with and trust to get the job done professionally, within budget, and on time. Although you can usually rely on the opinions of your friends and neighbors…
Ceiling Water Damage Warning Signs
The ceiling is your home’s second line of defense after your roof. It provides overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and floating debris. A ceiling not only can provide this protection, but it also extra insulation to beams and pipes while giving your home a clean finished look. However, when your ceiling starts to…
How to Avoid Common Causes of Water Leaks in the Laundry Room
Water damage can be sneaky, especially in places like your laundry room, where plumbing issues can build up over time with a small-but-constant drip, or create large damage all at once from a broken water supply line. If the flooding isn’t addressed quickly, then the stagnant water can lead to mold growth, structural damage, and…
Protect Your Home From Flooding From a Refrigerator Leak
Refrigerators are great for keeping things cold, but what happens when they unexpectedly break? A common, and often preventable issue is a refrigerator leak. These leaks tend to be tricky, as they can start off slowly and get worse over time. If gone unnoticed and unrepaired for a period of time, this can lead to…
Flood Prevention From Water Leaks in Your Kitchen Appliances
When water damage occurs in a home, our first thoughts are that there must be a burst pipe or rain got in after stormy weather. However, flooding can happen from something not only inside your home, but preventable with regular maintenance: leaking appliances in your kitchen. With sinks, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and exposed pipes, coupled…
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