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5 New Year’s Resolutions You Should Adopt for a Mold-Free Home in 2016

The new year is approaching with incredible speed. What are your plans? We all have resolutions, and they’re usually to the benefit of our health. Maybe you want to lose weight, or maybe you want to stop smoking. A resolution that most people don’t consider is safeguarding their home against other health issues — like […]

Washing Machine Flood Got You Down? Take These Steps to Remedy Your Situation

Acting quickly in the event of a flood is necessary unless you want to accrue some serious flood damage. Washing machines flood often, and it’s normally because there is a blockage somewhere in the piping. This blockage can be due to anything — even mold.

Top Five Myths About Mold

In the business of mold, there’s a lot of deception. We get calls every day from concerned customers that have tried “proven” mold removal remedies, but their mold problem just won’t go away. Other times, customers call and ask that every last mold spore be removed from their home (this is impossible, by the way, […]

Are You Ready for 2016? Get Your Mold Problem Taken Care of in 2015 to Save Money

The new year is rolling in with incredible speed. It seems like it was just yesterday when Chicago residents were lounging on the beaches of Lake Michigan and families were hiking in Starved Rock. Now, New Years Day has snuck up on us faster than you can say “Mold Inspection Illinois”. Got any resolutions? Maybe […]

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home

If you’ve ever had  a mold problem, you know how much of a pain it is — both financially and physically. Check out our top 5 ways to prevent mold growth. We’re here for mold remediation if you need us, but with these tips, maybe you won’t!

The Real Threat of Flooding

Here at ProCare Restoration, we talk a lot about what to do when your home is flooded, how to prevent floods, and the long-term damage to infrastructure that floods can cause. However, we’d be doing you a great disservice if we didn’t talk about how dangerous floods really are. It’s essential that you take floods […]

Mold in Pipes and Drains

  Pipes and drains are mold breeding grounds, so it’s important to stay on top of cleaning and maintenance. Kitchen sinks are particularly susceptible to mold growth in pipes because food tends to fall down the drain and collect, offering a compatible atmosphere for mold to grow.

Are Haunted Houses Just Moldy Houses?

What’s your favorite ghost story? We all have them, whether we believe ghosts are real or not. Do any tales spread chills down your spine? Maybe you have a friend who will swear up and down that their house is haunted. They’ll speak of the creaky floorboards, the spontaneous opening and shutting of doors, maybe […]

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Foundation Damage in Your Home

Foundation damage is one of the most dreaded problems with your home that can arise. If your home needs foundation repair, it’s likely to be a long and costly process. Most of the time, homes need foundation repair because of humidity issues (usually in the earth surrounding the home). Here are our top 5 tips […]