Cuyahoga River Fire Sparks Environmental Revolution
<p>Growing up, we learned from Greek mythology that Phlegethon is the river of fire coursing through the domain of the underworld. However, what few people realize is that the city of Cleveland is the source of an earthly fire river of it’s own called the Cuyahoga, which despite all logic and reason has been set ablaze […]</p>
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Aliens Among Us
<p>Most people don’t recognize how virulent and powerful mold is at proliferation no matter what the circumstances are. Mold is extremely capable of surviving even the direst of circumstances with ease, and then when put in the right environment it can begin to take hold, reproduce and spread before you even know it’s there. In […]</p>
Warning Signs Your Home May Have Mold
<p>Most people cringe at the thought of mold living inside their home. It seems like something that only happens in dark, wet corners of a basement, not something that invades a clean living space. Unfortunately, mold is way more common than you might think. Many people are unaware of the warning signs, which allows the […]</p>
Sewage Backup Cleveland: Bacteria at the Beach and In Your Bathroom
<p>Two beaches in Cleveland on Lake Erie have issued high bacteria alerts in recent weeks. Beachgoers at Villa Angela State Park and Euclid State Park have been informed that the water has been seriously contaminated since as early as Labor Day. The culprit? A sewage pipe at a nearby mobile home community is improperly draining […]</p>
Water Damage Cleveland: Rooftop Gardens, Roman Gods, Rain and You!
<p>Cleveland State University is currently putting funds in place to restore a popular rooftop garden that was constructed in 2009. The garden is an expansive 7,000 square feet and is home to 15,000 plants, and the redesign will help restructure the site to be more functional when it comes to hosting large events. A large […]</p>
Mold Remediation Cleveland: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Loofah Mold
<p>The loofah, or “luffa” for you sophisticated types, is quite simply an indispensable bath product. Made from the fruit of L. aegyptiaca, these hardy sponges have been the cornerstone of a satisfying scrubbing experience for centuries. Whether you prefer the legitimate organic type or the new-fangled synthetic variety, stop what you’re doing this instant and […]</p>
Sewage Floods Basements in Ohio
<p>What was the root cause of the North Olmsted flooding last week? The initial cause of the flood was a week of unusually heavy rain. Most modern sewer systems are outfitted with many features to avoid a backflow in the event of severe flooding, but the sewer systems in many older cities remain vulnerable. The […]</p>
Cleveland City Council Approves New Drain Pipes
<p>Cleveland is a great place to call home. Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and filled with a diverse group of people, there are a number of benefits of living in the area. However, multiple residents had a problem with flooding in their yards. Luckily city leaders in Cleveland are proactive, and […]</p>
The Pain of Severe Rain
<p>Rain leaks are tremendously irritating because they result in expensive water damage to both your house and personal property. I hope to address where rain leaks are commonly located in the roof and how to deal with them in the hopes of reducing this irritation. Where Does a Building Most Commonly Leak When it Rains? […]</p>
Truth Be Told – What You Need to Know About Mold
<p>There are several kinds of mold—white, green, orange and black—and none are pretty or good to have around. White, green and orange mold are non-toxic; however, mold can cause allergies to flare up, which is problematic because it can make you feel sick from producing symptoms much like a cold. Also, since the body perceives […]</p>