Types of Water Damage and Their Health Risks Did you know that there are different types of water damage? And that each type of damage has different associated health risks? Unfortunately, many homeowners are familiar with the effects of water damage but do not know that there could be adverse health effects after water incursion in the home....

Never DIY Sewage Clean-Up There are many home repair projects that are able to be completed successfully by homeowners. Outlets like HGTV, the DIY network, and YouTube have many shows and videos dedicated to all the things you can DIY around your home. But there is one major repair project that is dangerous to yourself and your family to try...

Replacing Water Damaged Wood Flooring? Don’t Miss This Crucial Step Wood Needs To Be Replaced When wood or wood laminate flooring is damaged by water and needs to be replaced, it isn’t as simple as removing and immediately re-installing a new floor. You have to consider the surface beneath, and whether or not it’s dry enough. Most people probably...

Know the Facts and How to Prevent it from Invading Your Home As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can hear someone say to you is “black mold.” Just as frightening as it sounds, black mold is detrimental and dangerous to all living creatures, as it releases mycotoxin spores. These spores cause a variety of neurological symptoms, infects...

here are now only hours instead of days left in 2019, and we should all be looking back on the year. We can and should celebrate our successes, but we should also examine the areas where we weren’t successful; looking closely at what we can learn. That’s important for everyone – businesses and individuals. For Cornerstone, 2019 ended up being...

It’s the holiday season, which means more than celebration, winter cheer and twinkling lights – it also happens be the peak time of the year to practice fire safety. As somber as the fact may be, the number of home fires peaks yearly around December and February. In fact, 30% of all home fires and 40% of home deaths take place during the wintertime....

The holidays are a time for friends, family, celebration and good food. However, fires and other kitchen mishaps can make an appearance if we aren’t careful. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and injuries. With the following tips to avoid cooking fires, the season’s rounds...

Believe it or not, law enforcement isn’t responsible for cleanup follow violent crimes or situations. Once the scene of a crime is cleared, it is up to the property owner to handle the work — and that can be problematic. Depending on the nature of the crime and the homeowner’s personal involvement, it’s rarely a good idea for the homeowner...