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Wall With Obvious Signs of Water Damage
Water damage can cause significant harm to a property if left unaddressed. Several factors, including natural disasters, plumbing issues, or Read More
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Firefighter Putting Out Home Fire Near Roof
An accidental fire can start with frightening randomness, spread out of control in seconds, and ultimately destroy a house. Even Read More
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Radon Prevention and Testing During Construction
Almost 50% of Colorado homes have increased radon levels exceeding the safety threshold defined by the EPA. Colorado is the Read More
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Woman Sanding Down Wooden Dining Chair After Flooding in Home
Floods, broken pipes, or any other kind of water damage can be devastating. Thankfully, you can salvage and restore a Read More
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Washing Machine Causes Water Damage In Home
We often talk about storms, rain, snow, and other external threats to your home’s integrity. However, water damage often comes Read More
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Water-Damaged Drywall | Valley Restoration and Construction
Drywall is used for walls and ceilings and is a great way to build internal walls as well as design Read More
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Asbestos removal | Valley Restoration and Construction
The words “asbestos removal” will rightly make most homeowners worry. We have all heard how dangerous asbestos can be, as Read More
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Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, sterilizing, deodorizing | Valley Restoration and Construction
Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, sterilizing, deodorizing. People often use these terms interchangeably but they actually carry different meanings to cleaning professionals Read More
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Water damage consequences | Valley Restoration and Construction
Water damage is never pleasant. Your home and furniture get soaked in water and you need to call a restoration Read More
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How to detect asbestos | Valley Restoration and Construction
How Can I Detect Asbestos in My Home? Asbestos used to be an insulating material until the early 1980s, when Read More
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Prevent summer mold | Valley Restoration and Construction
Most people may find it hard to believe that summer can help mold grow. As a mitigation and restoration company, Read More
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Storm Home Preparation | Valley Restoration and Construction
Spring can be a lovely season: average temperatures, blooming flowers, and nature at its best. Unfortunately, it also comes with Read More
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Water extraction | Valley Restoration and Construction
There are so many reasons that can cause water damage: floods, heavy rains, a burst pipe while you are on Read More
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Signs of water damage | Valley Restoration and Construction
Are you ready to buy the house of your dreams? Before signing the contract, make sure the house doesn’t show Read More
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Frozen pipes | Valley Restoration and Construction
Winter is lovely as long as you have water, heat, and power in your home. Winter becomes a problem when Read More
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Removing snow from roof | Valley Restoration and Construction
It is wintertime and snow is everywhere around you. As it piles up on your roof, it puts increased pressure Read More
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Kitchen fire | Valley Restoration and Construction
More than 40% of house fires start in the kitchen. Ovens, stovetops, microwaves, and other electrical appliances are responsible for Read More
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Hazmat cleanup | Valley Restoration and Construction
You only need to watch TV for a few minutes before you come across a crime scene with HAZMAT professionals Read More
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House Mitigation and Restoration | Valley Restoration and Construction
When disaster strikes, homeowners often find themselves in a state of shock. Their home has been wrecked by fire or Read More
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Fireplace safety tips | Valley Restoration and Construction
There is no mistaking: damp mornings, cool evenings, and rains are here to remind us that fall is upon us. Read More
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How to prepare your home before leaving | Valley Restoration and Construction
Whether you’re going away on holiday for a few weeks or closing up the cottage for the season, you need Read More
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Teach Children Fire Safety through Games | Valley Restoration and Construction
Fun Games to Teach Children Fire Safety Being prepared is the best way to protect your family. When it comes Read More
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HVAC system maintenance | Valley Restoration and Construction
Your HVAC system keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Its powerful equipment typically includes Read More
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Water Damage to Room in Home | Valley Restoration and Construction
Just by hearing the words “sewage backup,” people cringe at the image of dirty water coming back up into a Read More
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Get Mold off Your Carpet | Valley Restoration and Construction
With mold being all around us, it’s no surprise that no household has ever managed to eradicate mold damage completely. Read More
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Water flooding damage to hardwood floors | Valley Restoration and Construction
Water flooding can cause a lot of damage to your house but is especially catastrophic when it comes to hardwood Read More
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House on fire | Valley Restoration and Construction
Seeing your home devastated by fire is bad enough, but having to deal with the aftermath is even worse. Just Read More
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Protect Your Home from Mold | Valley Restoration and Construction
Mold is inevitable. Most homes have mold spores, and it’s almost impossible to completely eradicate them. A little bit of Read More
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Protect Your Home from Ice Damage | Valley Restoration and Construction
Winterize Your Home Winter in Colorado can be spectacular: the Rocky Mountains and the forests spreading throughout Montrose, Ouray, Gunnison, Read More
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Should you repair, maintain, or restore your home? | Valley Restoration and Construction
Everyone knows how important it is to maintain our homes. Maintenance will save us from future restoration bills as a Read More
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Cozy home | Winter-proof your home | Valley Restoration and Construction
Fall in Western Colorado is spectacular, as trees turn to auburn and the first snow makes its appearance on the Read More
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Myths about mold in the house | Valley Restoration and Construction
It’s unsightly, fast-spreading, and potentially dangerous: mold is a problem that can occur to anyone. Upon first spotting mold in Read More
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River flood | Valley Restoration and Construction
Seeing our house flooded can be devastating. People’s first instinct is to salvage anything they can, then start cleaning the Read More
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Burned house interior | Valley Restoration and Construction
A fire weaving its way through a home can be devastating in more than one way. There is the actual Read More
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Tips to minimize water damage | Valley Restoration and Construction
What can water damage do to a house? Burst pipes, floods, or leaks can cause serious water damage in your Read More
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Flood water mitigation Tips | Valley Restoration and Construction
One of the most important investments many people make is the purchase of their home or business premises. If something Read More
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Clean house for pet allergies | Valley Restoration & Construction services
Having pets around the house is always fun and enjoyable: they keep us company, play with children, and cuddle nicely Read More
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How to clean the air in your house | Valley Restoration & Construction services
Few things are more valuable than the air we breathe. But how clean is the air in your house, especially Read More
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Cleaning your house with children | Valley Restoration & Construction services
Few people enjoy the vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and washing associated with cleaning. Cleaning with children running around, however, is even Read More
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Christmas gifts and safety tips | Valley Restoration & Construction services
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and with good reason: festivities, lights, decorations… not to Read More
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Prepare your garden for winter | Valley Restoration & Construction services
Winter is right around the corner, meaning any gardeners need to prep their gardens for biting cold air and snow. Read More
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how to remove stains from your carpet or popcorn ceiling, and smells from your home
Stains can come from just about anything and, unfortunately, they can force their way into our lives with something as Read More
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how to clean your rain gutters | Valley Restoration & Construction services
With fall approaching, it’s important to know how you can keep your home intact. Cleaning out the gutters on your Read More
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How to Know if You Need to Clean Unless your air ducts are visibly filthy, it may be hard to Read More
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The foundation of a home or building is meant to provide structural support. It keeps the structure’s walls, flooring, roof, Read More
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How to Clean or Remove Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings are an out of date trend not only because of their appearance, but also because of the level Read More
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What You Need to do After a House Fire
After a house fire, there are several steps you need to take to stay safe and recover your belongings. Take Read More
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dusting
We all know the importance of cleaning, but there are some places you may miss. Allergens build up throughout the Read More
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harmful asbestos effects
Asbestos is a mineral that’s incredibly harmful to anyone exposed to it. However, it has been used in an almost Read More
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cool summer home
Keeping the hot weather out all summer without causing your bills to skyrocket can be tough. However, there are still Read More
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Kid-Proofing
Hundreds of thousands of kids need to go to the hospital each year because of injuries from things like kitchen Read More
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After being stuffed up in your home all winter, spring is the perfect time to deep clean your home. However, Read More
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Mold is a fungus that may appear in your home without you knowing. It can grow in HVAC systems, behind Read More
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Smoke-damaged ceiling | Valley Restoration and Construction
Whether a house fire is big or small, it’s going to leave behind smoke damage that’s hard to scrub away. Read More
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Our floors can take a lot of wear and tear throughout a year, especially when pets and children are factors. Read More
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When mold is contaminating your home, there are several hazards that affect not just your home’s structure, but those who Read More
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Toxic gasses can cause serious issues when they begin to leak into your home. These gasses could cause harm to Read More
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smoke detectors
Smoke alarms are one of the first ways you will be notified if a fire starts in your home. However, Read More
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Conserve Your Home’s Energy
Every winter, energy bills end up skyrocketing. Everybody wants to keep the cold out by warming their homes. How can Read More
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Christmas Tree Fire Hazards
It’s great to spend Christmas cuddled up close to a fireplace with your friends and family, but it’s not so Read More
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During the winter, bugs and other pests flock to our homes for warmth and food. How can you control these Read More
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winter home disaster
With winter comes plenty of possible home disasters. It’s essential that you know how to avoid any severe damage to Read More
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During the winter, you spend a lot more time indoors. Because of this, it’s important to make sure you’re living Read More
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Keeping your roof intact can prevent issues from arising in the future. What regular maintenance can you do,and why is Read More
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With winter coming, people all over Colorado are starting to winterize their homes. However, people often forget about winterizing their Read More
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asbestos history
Asbestos is a dangerous material that was used regularly up until the 1970’s. When it forms, it takes the shape Read More
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Copy of roof
The trim on your roof has several different parts, one of which is the fascia. This is the vertical,  outermost Read More
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The Big Reasons Why Energy Efficient Windows are Important
No matter the season, having energy efficient windows can help you and your home in several ways. Without them, there Read More
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The foundation of your home ties parts of your home together so that it doesn’t unevenly sink or develop major Read More
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Whether damage to your home has taken place naturally over time or due to a something more serious like natural Read More
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Bathrooms are one of the most common places for water damage to occur. How does this damage take place and Read More
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When mold contaminates your home, it can cause harm to you, those living with you, and the structure of your Read More
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Your HVAC ducts regulate temperatures and ventilate the air in your home. However, once the filters or fans get dirty, Read More
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fire damage
Everyone knows how disastrous even the smallest of fires can be. Fires ruin not only everything they touch, but also Read More
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HVAC systems regulate the air in your home through heating, cooling, and ventilation. However, if your HVAC is not working Read More
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Remodeling flooring, refinishing or reinstalling wooden floors can give your home a modern, cozy feel and add to your home’s Read More
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Learn About The Importance of Radon Mitigation What is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that is both colorless and Read More
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When oxygen and moisture exist, mold can grow on any organic surface in your home. It’s important to be aware Read More
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A fire can cause serious damage to both the structure of your home and your possessions inside. Despite the damage, Read More
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Carpets can quickly go from clean, bright, and fluffy to flat and dirty within a short time. Getting your carpet Read More
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How Cleaning Helps Getting your air ducts cleaned can be a huge help during any season. Cleaner Air: If you Read More
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save energy during the winter
Here on the Western Slope, our winters can get pretty cold. With colder months comes higher heating and energy bills. Read More
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Guests, holiday feasts, and decorations can often leave your carpet dirty and glitter-filled after the holidays. One of the best Read More
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choosing homeowner's insurance
Homeowners insurance protects your home and property against damages. Damages protected by most insurance plans involve harm against your home Read More
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types of mold
There are countless types of mold that may be in your home. Depending on the class of mold, it can Read More
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rain gutter
A good fall cleaning is just as important as your annual spring cleaning. During the fall season, leaves can easily Read More
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fire safety
We’ve all learned about fire safety when in elementary school, but there are still some things you may not know Read More
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professionally cleaning your floor
Pets, children, and common accidents can be harsh on your floors. That’s why a professional floor cleaning can do a Read More
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home foundation issues
Knowing if your home has any problems with the foundation can be a challenge. Because the foundation is underground, it’s Read More
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removing allergens dust
Whether it’s sneezing, watery eyes, a scratchy throat, or all of the above, allergies can be annoying! Medications and home Read More
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water damage flood
Safety First! Water damage can harm your home, but more importantly, it could hurt you too! When cleaning up any Read More
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GasLine
Are you at risk for a utility line break? Utility line breakage can happen in many different ways depending on Read More
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Smoke Damage
No matter the size of the fire, repairing smoke damage after a house fire can be tedious work. However, before Read More
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irrigation systems
Irrigation systems have endless benefits compared to hand watering all of your landscaping. Not only do these watering systems save Read More
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minimize fire damage
Wildfires in Western Colorado are challenging events to keep at bay. However, you can help minimize the chances of wildfires Read More
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Transforming a house into your perfect home can be rewarding, but it’s a lot of work. Remember that basic structure Read More
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insulating your home
Insulating your home can increase your energy savings dramatically. If your home is well insulated, cooling and heating costs will Read More
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When found in nature, mold has many benefits. However, issues can arise when the fungus takes root in your home. Read More
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The outside of your home can gather lots of dirt and grime on both the siding and windows. However, there Read More
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When remodeling a kitchen, there are countless things to consider. Do you want more space, more functionality, or just an Read More
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Popcorn ceilings were a pesky trend several decades ago, but they linger in many homes today. They have rough textures Read More
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Valley DRC - Handle Flood Insurance
Unfortunately, flooding can happen at any time of year. No matter what the cause, it’s important to know how to Read More
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Valley DRC - Landscaping Tips Blog
Spring is finally on its way! While it feels good to get outdoors and welcome the warmer weather, melting snow Read More
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Valley DRC - Radon Reduction Blog
Radon is a dangerous, hard to detect gas that can enter your home through the soil. It can cause harm Read More
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Valley DRC 10 Tips Blog
Seal off your windows with a window insulation kit. The sealing plastic that goes over the window is barely visible Read More
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Reno Bathroom Blog
The bathroom is one of the most personal spaces in a home aside from the bedroom. If you’re considering a Read More
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When you are standing in the middle of flooded basement or outside with the charred remains of a garage staring Read More
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Valley DRC - Flood Insurance Blog
Flood insurance in Colorado is typically something that we don’t think about when purchasing homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policies. But Read More
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Valley DRC Asbestos Blog
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, made up of fine, durable fibers resistant to heat, fire and many chemicals. Because Read More
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