Feb
27
Mitigation Services Is More Than A Good Cleaning
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“How do I know if I have more than a surface issue? Why can’t I just clean up the damage myself?”
Maybe you’ve faced a fire in your kitchen. Or your pipes have frozen, and your basement stood for several hours with an inch of water.
How do you know when you can do it yourself, and when you should hire a professional?
Jumping online can yield you a ton of different resources. You can read sites on do-it-yourself strategies, and even find a video or two that shows you how to accomplish things on your own.
But is that always the best route to take?
Not always. Even if you are trying to cut costs, there are many hidden costs associated with mitigation services. And hidden problems that may not surface until weeks, even months after the accident.
For example, water standing in your basement can destroy your carpet, padding, and personal belongings. It can seep into the floorboards and the wallboards. If the water finds its way behind the wall, and seeps into different rooms and areas that you miss, you could be at risk for mold.
As a person without mitigation experience, it’s easy to clean just the surface, assuming everything else is fine. But a mitigation service company understands the risks, and can provide a thorough checking and cleaning, repairing everything affected by the damage.
Giving you peace of mind now, and the ability to avoid further costs and headaches down the road.
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Feb
26
Across Denver, more people are spending time remodeling their homes, and getting exactly what they want by replacing rather than moving. If you’re in a great neighborhood, with great schools, and close to everything, why not?
But if you’ve been thinking about remodeling, there is something new coming up that may affect who you hire to help you with your remodel.
Starting in April, any project that begins on a home that may contain lead paint (basically any home built before 1978) will have to follow new government guidelines. A contractor will have to be certified, and understand the process needed to mitigate the threat of lead paint dust.
Which means your neighborhood handyman may not be the best person for the job. Instead, choosing a remodeler that has experience in both remodeling and handling emergency services can provide you with the best options, and the best services to get everything completed in a timely manner.
Because any project being quoted or started from here on out will be affected by these rules, it’s important to keep these three things in mind.
1. Get quotes from more than one remodeling firm. Ask about any large discrepancies, and make sure they’ve quoted you for these new rules.
2. Get references. For any large job like remodeling, a contractor should have several references to give you.
3. Be comfortable with your selection. Ask questions. If a company has been in business for a while, and is a reputable company, they will be patient and answer all your questions. This is a large project, and the more comfortable you are in the beginning, the greater the success of the overall project.
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Feb
19
Will universal design become a design standard in the future? Possibly. With the population 65 and older expected to double over the next 20 years, the need will definitely be there.
So how do you find a universal design company in Colorado?
Start by understanding the concept of universal design. Designing living space for the disabled or elderly doesn’t have to be cold and sterile. Instead there are things you can incorporate into every home that give it a warm look, and fully functional for many different circumstances.
While universal design is almost always associated with elderly or disabled, there are many times throughout our lives where we have trouble living in our homes.
Pregnancy
After surgery
Broken arms and legs
If you’ve ever tried to climb the stairs with your leg in a cast, you know how truly difficult it can be.
Incorporating universal design into your home remodel doesn’t take a lot of extra money; it just takes a little extra planning.
1. Start with someone who has universal design skills. When interviewing design contractors, ask what recommendations they have. Do they have any experience integrating special features into the design?
2. Make choices that grow with you. How about countertops that can be adjusted to different heights? Or widening doorways to allow for any situation?
3. Integrate slowly. If you are planning on living in your home for many years to come, incorporate ideas that will help you no matter what the situation. Work with your designer and talk about ways to upgrade now, and use ideas that will make upgrading easy in the future.
Things will only improve in the area of universal design. More products are coming out every day – things that will look great, and make life easier too.
Feb
18
Is the cold Colorado weather getting you down? Spring is just around the corner, though we may still have a few more months of snowy, wet conditions.
So what happens if you wake up one morning to a broken pipe flooding your kitchen, or an inch of standing water in your basement? It’s time to find the right emergency water restoration service company. 
Start by assessing the damage. If water is still running, turn off the water at the main shutoff valve. Then make two calls: one to your insurance agent, and one to your water restoration company. Both will get you on the path to recovery.
Next, begin analyzing the situation. If it’s safe, begin recovering your personal belongings. Remove any items that can be saved, like artwork, photo albums, books, and papers. If things have water damaged, its important to act quickly. Dry thoroughly, and talk to your restoration expert to determine if any special action is needed.
Then plan for recovery. In some cases, you many end up replacing a good portion of a room. Do you want to make changes in the process? If you haven’t thought about a remodel or upgrade before, you may think about it now. Replacing kitchen cabinets doesn’t mean installing cabinets identical to what you have now. In many cases they may not be available, and you will have to choose a different style. What do you prefer?
Begin looking at magazines, or visit showcases or models in your area to look at the latest styles. Your restoration company will also have suggestions about making sometimes difficult choices quickly, so you can get your home – and your life – back to normal.
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