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Monthly Archives: April 2020

Check Your Home for These Spring Maintenance Issues

Posted on April 15, 2020 by DriF0rce

As the snow starts to melt away and temperatures rise, now is the perfect time to wake from hibernation and take stock of your home. Some issues in your home you may not have noticed in the winter become more obvious in the spring. Here are some things to check your home for:

Water Damage

When coming out of winter, there are plenty of opportunities for water damage from a burst pipe to flooding from incessant spring rains. Be sure to thoroughly inspect every part of your home for water damage, including the attic and basement. Here are some other good places to check for water damage:

  • Under the siding
  • Near your hot water heater
  • Beneath the dishwasher
  • In the bathroom (near the tub or shower, toilet, sink)
  • Around the washing machine
  • Near the chimney

A little bit of water damage may seem innocuous at first, but not addressing it immediately can lead to even worse problems like mold or deterioration.

Water damage isn’t just exclusive to inside your home, either … check the exterior of your home! Spend an extra balmy Saturday afternoon inspecting siding, windows, doors and chimneys for water damage. Since you usually aren’t paying a ton of attention to the outside of your home in the winter, water damage is most likely to get undetected and cause you more headaches down the road.

Mold Damage

Water and mold damage usually go hand-in-hand, since stagnant moisture causes mold. Mold can also be harmless, but it can also be dangerous and detrimental to the structure of your home. It usually grows in areas where water damage is found. So, when you’re searching your home for water damage, kill two birds with one stone and keep your eyes out for mold growth as well.

Sometimes, you can find water damage with no mold. It’s always a good idea to ask whomever you hire to restore the water damage to put preventative measures in place against mold. You’ll be wise to do it, and it can save you from discovering mold in the future.

Storm Damage

As the weather warms up, it increases the chance of wild weather. Whether it’s a severe thunderstorm, a tornado, or a late-season frost, there are no shortages of crazy Michigan weather. And strong winds, lightning strikes or strong flooding can cause damage to your home.

Sure, it may be hard to take preventative measures against the weather, but here are some things you can do:

  • Check in on the weather frequently, especially when there are drastic changes in the temperature. Drastic changes in temperatures are when severe weather is most likely to arise.
  • Review your insurance policy and make sure that unexpected storm damage is covered under your policy. If not, contact your provider.
  • If strong winds are predicted, secure your outdoor furniture.
  • Check trees around your property, especially removing dead trees. Strong winds or heavy rain can bring trees right down into your home. If limbs lean near your home, consider trimming them or hiring a company to do the trimming.
  • Create a disaster plan. What will you do if the power goes out? Or if there’s a tornado coming? Creating a plan in advance will save you time, money and frustration later.

Normal Wear and Tear

Weather and life are sure to take a toll on your house. Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings, so why not take note of things in your house that need some updates? Maybe that dated master bathroom needs a remodel, or you’ve decided it’s finally time to add a patio for warm summer nights. Taking stock of what needs updating in early spring and booking your home remodeling contractor early is a good idea. Peak season for home remodeling is May through September, so start shopping for contractors early to guarantee your project will be completed before summer is over.

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to take stock of your home. Whether you put preventative measures in place to protect your home or are just looking for new ways to refresh your home, spring forward with these ideas!

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Lead in Drinking Water

Posted on April 6, 2020 by DriF0rce

Pipe with water flowing.

Since the health effects of lead in drinking water have made the nationwide news, many residents are worried about being exposed to lead via the tap water in their home. If you live in an older home or apartment building, water pipes are more likely to be coated in lead, which could lead to health problems or lead poisoning. The good news is, since so many people are now aware of the potential risks of lead in the water system, residents act quickly to get their home tested for lead.

Lead Poisoning

The greatest danger from exposure to lead is lead poisoning. Signs of lead poisoning include:

  • Joint aches and pains
  • Damage to the nervous system
  • Headaches
  • Seizures
  • Stunted growth and development in children and babies
  • Anemia
  • Trouble in pregnancy or getting pregnant
  • Death
  • Hearing and speech problems

Many people are exposed to lead in older water pipes, paint chips, soil, older toys and dust tainted with lead. People who live in older homes or work in older buildings (pre-1970s) are usually at higher risk of lead exposure.

Over 1 million people worldwide died of lead poisoning in 2017, according to the World Health Organization. Young children are most likely to suffer from lead poisoning, according to WHO.

Lead exposure in very small doses is usually not lethal. However, there has been no safe level of lead exposure discovered for small children and babies. If you have young children in your household, you will want to remove any trace of lead right away.

If you believe that you may have lead poisoning, get your blood tested right away.

Getting Rid of Lead

If you believe that your water supply may be tainted with lead, you may have to send a sample to the local laboratory. Michigan’s government does offer testing to see if water is contaminated with lead. Because most lead sources are municipal water pipes, your local government will have to handle removing the contaminated pipes.

Here are some ways to reduce lead intake through water:

  • Use only cold water. Hot water is more likely to contain lead.
  • Flush your pipes by running water for a minute or two or taking a shower.
  • Invest in a reverse-osmosis system to filter water.
  • Clean your faucet’s screen (or aerator) to reduce buildup of sediment, debris and lead particles.
  • Avoid drinking, cooking or brushing your teeth with water you suspect might have lead in it. Bathing and showering in possibly lead-contaminated water shows no health risks.

Emergency restoration companies may be able to provide some guidance for you in tackling lead-contaminated water. Try reaching out to local emergency restoration providers, such as DriForce, Belfor and PuroClean.

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