In July, a sudden power outage left 73,000 Manhattan residents in pitch darkness. The blackout was due to a fire in the transformer rather than the scorching heat. Still, major metropolitan areas, like Washington DC, New York City and Chicago,…
Mold is a nightmare that can dampen the spirits of a homeowner even in broad daylight. Spores flourish under the right circumstances: those that offer air, nutrients, moisture and humidity. The bathroom is a prime spot for all these ideal…
For any business owner, their building is their largest asset. As much preventive action as you take towards preventing any kind of structural damage within your property, accidents like pipe bursts, backed up drains, leaks, and frozen plumbing lines can…
Excess water and moisture – be it from a water leak, flooding, or a burst pipe – is always a problem asking for trouble. Water damage will easily destroy electronics, appliances, building materials, furniture, carpeting, clothing, and a range of…
At first glance, cleaning the home of someone who hoards seems like an impossibility. After all, the home environment is engulfed with serious junk. Piles of rubbish teeter close to the ceiling; maneuvering from room to room is like crossing…
Robberies gone wrong and inhumane intents to kill are just a handful of types of violent crime. Staten Island is no less immune to violent crime than any other part of the country. Efforts to reduce criminal activity continue to…
The northeast’s 2019 spring season is recurrently hit with severe storms. Up and down the coast, tornadoes, thunderstorms and hail storms cause massive damage. The vast majority of residents along the northeastern coast should continue to prepare for destructive weather…
With nearly 500,000 people making Staten Island their home, house fires are bound to occur. As one of the five boroughs of New York City, the Island is at risk for home fires as any other in the vicinity. In…
The balmy spring is an especially welcome season for New Jerseyans after the long, frigid winter. Yet, along with pleasant temperatures come spring rains—a common trigger for spring flooding. Combine spring rains with the nor’easters that plague New Jersey, and…
As spring lazily rolls around, water will make a robust entrance. From the melting snows to the spring rainfalls, moisture from every angle will drop onto the areas surrounding your home. Added to these water hazards is the neighbor’s outdoor…