What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

Mold comes in many textures and colors, but they all have a few things in common — they grow in moist areas, they feed on organic matter, and can pose a threat to your health. Green mold, in this sense, is no different. So, have you recently wondered what it is and if...
Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

When sewer lines become obstructed, whereby preventing wastewater from flowing through drainage pipes, blockage occurs. The thick, black water that forms as sewage is a potential hazard, as it contains contaminants and viruses that can present a risk of severe illness...
Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

At PuroFirst, we have extensive experience working directly with insurance companies to restore customers’ homes to pre-loss condition. When properties require board-up services, our longstanding reputation of providing reliable, professional, and thorough work...
The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all in? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices. However, electrical cords can become fire hazards when misused. So, we curated some guidelines that...
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Your Home

Each year, more than 430 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, and over 50,000 visit the emergency room due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also, fatality is highest among Americans 65 and...