A safer home starts with the dust you can’t see In older homes, lead hazards often show up quietly—flaking paint on a window sill, renovation dust in a hallway, or contaminated soil tracked in by kids and pets. If your property was built before 1978 (or you’re not sure), it’s smart to treat lead as […]
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Mold Abatement After Water Damage in Caldwell, Idaho: What to Do in the First 48 Hours (and When to Call a Pro)
Fast, safe steps to stop mold growth before it spreads In Caldwell and across the Treasure Valley, a small plumbing leak, an overflowing washer, or a wintertime pipe issue can turn into a mold problem quickly. Mold doesn’t need standing water—it needs moisture, time, and a material it can feed on (like drywall paper, wood, […]
Read MoreAsbestos Abatement in Eagle, Idaho: A Homeowner’s Practical Guide to Safe Renovations, Demolition & Cleanup
Know what you’re dealing with before you remodel If you’re planning a kitchen update, scraping a popcorn ceiling, replacing old flooring, or tearing out drywall in Eagle, asbestos should be on your checklist—especially in older homes. Asbestos fibers are microscopic, and disturbing certain materials can release them into the air during renovation or demolition. This […]
Read MoreMold Abatement in Nampa, Idaho: What Homeowners Should Do (and What to Avoid) After Water Damage
A practical, safety-first guide to stopping mold fast—without making the problem worse Mold doesn’t wait. In many buildings, mold can begin forming within 24–48 hours after water intrusion, especially when moisture gets trapped behind drywall, under flooring, or in insulation. (msha.gov) If you’re in Nampa or anywhere in the Treasure Valley and you’ve had a […]
Read MoreLead Abatement in Meridian, Idaho: What Homeowners Should Know Before Renovating or Repairing
A safer plan for older homes, rentals, and remodel projects in the Treasure Valley Lead hazards are still a real concern in older properties—especially during repairs, remodels, and demolition where painted surfaces get disturbed. If your Meridian home (or rental) was built before 1978, it’s smart to assume lead-based paint may be present unless testing […]
Read MoreMold Abatement in Meridian, Idaho: What Homeowners Should Do in the First 48 Hours
A fast, practical guide for preventing small moisture problems from turning into costly mold damage Mold issues in the Treasure Valley often start the same way: a slow pipe leak under a sink, a wet carpet after a winter entryway spill, or a small roof leak that shows up after a windy storm. The good […]
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