Experience in residential construction, maintenance and repairs hasn’t made negotiating the mold remediation process any easier. It reminds me how challenging home repairs are for most homeowners. Now I’m in the same position, having to learn about the mold remediation process including who does what, and in what sequence. Maybe knowing more than the average … Read More
Water Damage Repair in Plain English
Most water leaks in your home won’t cause this much flooding. Trust me, you never want to deal with this situation. As I’m living through a flooded house right now, I can definitely say it’s not fun. But there’s a lot we can learn by understanding the water damage repair steps you go through to … Read More
How to Fix Water Damaged Art
Most of the time your artwork is hung on walls or placed on shelves. My challenge was dealing with water damaged art that was sitting on the floor in several inches of water. That’s typical when you’re moving into a new house. When unpacking, I placed things in the room where I thought they’d go. … Read More
Re-Caulking a Door
Re-caulking a door turned out to be the simple solution to fix the problem of unwanted water in my front hall. At first I was worried this would require another major repair, but I consulted my experts and everyone agreed re-caulking the door would do the trick. Homeowner: Lee Laughlin Project: Re-caulking a door Budget: … Read More
Rain Gutters: Why Do I Need Them?
Rain gutters look different on homes in New Mexico. With a flat roof and walls that rise above the roof, gutters are used to keep a house free of water damage by directing the water away from the house. Gutters whether they’re on a slopped roof or a flat roof, all work to remove water … Read More
