How To Winter-Proof Outdoor Faucets & Water Fixtures
Although outdoor water systems—including faucets and water fixtures—can be easy to forget about during the colder months, it’s important to take the right precautions to prevent both outdoor and indoor water systems from freezing. Take these steps to keep your water running smoothly this season. Winter Proof Your Faucets And Fixtures Unscrew Hoses From Outdoor […]
What Are the Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure?
What Are the Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure? Black mold exposure is a hazard that many people have heard about, but few know how to prevent it. All that most people know is the name makes it sound scary and toxic — something they never want to deal with. While it is great to try […]
The Problem With Heating Oil Tanks
What Are Heating Oil Tanks & Why Are They An Issue? An estimated 100,000 properties in Oregon contain heating oil tanks, according to Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Heating oil tanks, which hold oil used to heat homes or buildings, have been found to be a potential source of contamination of soil and groundwater, […]
Fuel Blending Hazardous Waste: Pros & Cons
Fuel blending is a process that involves the mixture of hazardous waste and commercial fuel to meet the specifications needed for incineration, cement kiln, or an industrial furnace. Fuel blending utilizes another approach to environmental sustainability through alternative fuel methods. Specific organizations can blend a mixture of hazardous liquids, waste, and sludge to create alternative […]
How To Properly Store Household Hazardous Waste
What is Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste can be categorized in four ways: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. Defined by the EPA as leftover household products that can catch fire, react, corrode or explode, homeowners are encouraged to store these products in safe spaces properly. Since most people are not familiar with potentially hazardous waste […]
The Warning Signs of Water Intrusion
What is Water Intrusion? Water intrusion is the unwelcome presence of water leaking into the home. It is usually caused by rainwater. Typically, water intrusion in your home is a result of structural damage, poor installation of building materials, degrading materials, or defective building materials. What Problems can This Cause? Water intrusion can warp window […]
Dry Wells vs Septic Tanks for Rural Areas Near Portland
Chances are if you’re reading this, you either live in a rural area or an area that gets heavy rainfall throughout the year. If you answered yes to either of those, you’re probably already a little familiar with both dry wells and septic tanks. There is some confusion about what differentiates a dry well from […]
How To Prevent Bathroom Floods From Getting Worse
You can’t undo what’s already been done. However, you can remedy the situation. Follow these steps ASAP after a bathroom flooding to prevent further damage from happening. Shut Off Your Water This one may sound obvious, but the very first thing that you should do if your bathroom is flooding is shut off the source […]
When Do I Need A Sewer Inspection
The 4 Scenarios to Get Your Sewer Checked Out Sewer inspections aren’t something most people have at the front of their minds. People know to check the tires and oil before they buy a car, people know to get a home inspection before they sign on the dotted line, but if you ask people when […]
How to Prevent Mold In Your Home This Spring
Mold. The word alone makes most people cringe. Maybe you’ve only encountered mold on old, expired bread. Perhaps you’ve had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a mold problem within your house’s walls. The not-so-fun fact of the day? About 45 million buildings in the United States are home to an unhealthy amount of mold. […]
