http://www.artipot.com/authors/13004/luana-pershing/ Latest articles by Luana Pershing from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/224688/water-damage-cleanup-of-a-carpet-shows-that-drying-is-better-than-replacing.htm If you've ever had a carpet in your home get wet, then you know how difficult wet carpet drying can be. Many people would just as soon discard a carpet than hire a wet carpet drying service to restore the carpet. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:06:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224688/water-damage-cleanup-of-a-carpet-shows-that-drying-is-better-than-replacing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224682/4-w-tips-for-water-damage-cleanup-of-a-flooded-basement.htm Most suburban homes are built with basements or underground rooms, which act as storage or utility facilities. In the advent of natural calamities, like flash floods from storms or river overflow, homeowners are faced with serious water damage problems, which include a flooded basement. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:47:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224682/4-w-tips-for-water-damage-cleanup-of-a-flooded-basement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224674/mold-contamination-levels-and-appropriate-mold-remediation-response.htm With mold remediation, the level of contamination determines the level of worker safety. There are four levels of contamination and, hence, four levels of worker safety procedure. Each level requires appropriate clean-up method and treatment of contamination. Every recommended action has been studied as the best way to contain mold contamination and to eliminate mold and... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:27:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224674/mold-contamination-levels-and-appropriate-mold-remediation-response.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224561/a-wet-carpet-may-be-dangerous-to-ones-health.htm Many may not be aware of this fact but a wet carpet is actually hazardous to people who are prone to allergies. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:29:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224561/a-wet-carpet-may-be-dangerous-to-ones-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224530/water-removal-and-water-extraction-first-steps-to-restoration.htm It's hard to get over the impact of a huge water disaster. Hurricanes visiting a city, for example, can leave behind considerable damage. It may look as if nature decided to unleash fury on a neighborhood and very few houses may survive unscathed. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:36:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224530/water-removal-and-water-extraction-first-steps-to-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224520/diy-water-restoration-for-your-books.htm Your book collection may become damaged in a flood, and will require water restoration services. If you find yourself in this situation you will first want to decide whether a professional is necessary for the job. As we know, books can be quite valuable, especially first editions. If your collection is comprised of rare first editions, then there may be no choice at all. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:17:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224520/diy-water-restoration-for-your-books.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224502/some-simple-and-easy-steps-on-mold-removal.htm Mold infestation usually occurs in our own home, apartment buildings, condominium, offices and buildings. Places that have a different humidity level from up to 50% to 60% can cause molds. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:47:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224502/some-simple-and-easy-steps-on-mold-removal.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224411/water-damage-restoration-know-how-the-3-levels-of-carpet-water-damage.htm Water damage restoration's most heated battle is in the trenches - also known as the carpet. Carpets absorb moisture at a staggering pace. Getting that water out and bringing the original lustre back to the carpets is a tiring job. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:29:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224411/water-damage-restoration-know-how-the-3-levels-of-carpet-water-damage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224387/water-damage-restoration-things-you-can-do-yourself.htm Water damage restoration projects may seem like a daunting task for homeowners, so they look to professionals to do the job. But hiring a contractor specializing in this job may be expensive, which is why most homeowners put off calling them, or wait until they have enough money saved up. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:45:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224387/water-damage-restoration-things-you-can-do-yourself.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224364/sewage-damage-and-your-bathroom.htm Water in any form could be useful as well as destructive. It gives life but it also takes life. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:55:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224364/sewage-damage-and-your-bathroom.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224360/flood-damage-preparing-for-the-worst.htm Floods are one of the most destructive natural disasters in the United States as shown in statistics record. According to statistics, floods account for 90% of all calamities causing the government to spend around $4 billion dollars every year to cover the damages. Therefore, it is important to know the prevention for possible flood damage. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:47:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224360/flood-damage-preparing-for-the-worst.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224247/healthy-homes-conducting-water-damage-restoration.htm Jennie Baker was surprised at the assessment made by a water damage restoration expert about her home. The expert found that her roof and a huge section of her walls are literally falling apart! Rainwater has corroded the surface and has made her home a serious safety hazard. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:58:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224247/healthy-homes-conducting-water-damage-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224242/simple-guide-to-water-damage-restoration.htm Water damage restoration is defined as restoring the property damaged due to floods etc. Floods expose property and goods to excessive water levels and at times for very long periods of time. You need to be aware of various risks this may entail for your properties, as well as your health. Other then destruction of property and possessions, floods bring with them many... Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:46:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224242/simple-guide-to-water-damage-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224224/recovering-valuable-information-through-document-drying.htm In this new age facing the globe, sudden climactic changes are making a profound impact on people from all nations. Strong tropical cyclones, flash floods, storms and other unpredictable calamities can strike anytime causing considerable damage to homes, buildings and properties. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:00:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224224/recovering-valuable-information-through-document-drying.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224213/document-drying-what-to-look-for-in-a-company.htm People have many reasons why document needs to be restored after it has been completely wet by water. How has the document been damaged? Either it was soaked in water due to flood, water from firefighters' hose, spillage or any other unfortunate circumstance. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:34:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224213/document-drying-what-to-look-for-in-a-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222700/fire-damage-restoration-all-the-stupid-things-that-people-try-to-do.htm Dealing with a fire can make the most logical person do some insane things. Like thinking that they suddenly have basic construction skills after they look at the contractors rough estimate. Or choosing to simply close off the room that is in the worst shape and make the rest of the house more livable. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:26:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222700/fire-damage-restoration-all-the-stupid-things-that-people-try-to-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221924/tips-to-staying-sane-when-dealing-with-water-damage-restorstion.htm water damage restoration and Flood damage affectds our homes and our lives. Sometimes we can pick up the pieces and put our lives back together and sometimes we just never get to be the same. For all the devastation that flood damage can do, there are ways to minimize the impact on property, and on your mental and physical well being. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:34:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221924/tips-to-staying-sane-when-dealing-with-water-damage-restorstion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221774/cleaning-up-water-damage-and-the-restoration-of-our-flooded-basement.htm Matt and Lilith Smith had a good home and three darling daughters aged 4, 6, and 9 respectively. They also had living with them, Matt's dear old dad, Chuck, who slept in the basement. Everything was ok with the Smith household till the night a flooded basement entered their lives. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:21:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221774/cleaning-up-water-damage-and-the-restoration-of-our-flooded-basement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221762/flooded-basement-how-to-get-rid-of-the-flood-with-water-damage-restoration.htm One of the after effects of flood includes having a flooded basement. If you are pumping out water from a flooded basement, try to remove the mud and debris while it is still moist. Wipe out the walls to remove as much silt as possible before it dries. Floors and walls requires special attention if sewage has entered the basement. You can use disinfecting solution to scrub... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:09:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221762/flooded-basement-how-to-get-rid-of-the-flood-with-water-damage-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221649/water-damage-restoration-when-good-appliances-go-bad.htm Quick! Name the main sources of water in your basement at this very moment. For most people, those would be the plumbing, hot water heater and the washing machine. Now, when was the last time that you inspected those items for leaking or other signs of impending trouble? What do you mean you have never checked them? Well, then you are probably due for a flooded basement. Wait. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:02:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221649/water-damage-restoration-when-good-appliances-go-bad.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221628/water-damage-restoration-things-you-need-to-know.htm Water damage restoration efforts resulting from Flooding can make even the smartest person overwrought. After you go through a flood, you may go crazy and start buying any insurance policy that includes the words "water", "flood damage", "water damage, "water damage restoration." Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:35:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221628/water-damage-restoration-things-you-need-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221581/water-damage-and-your-digital-camera.htm Digital cameras are very sensitive to water damage. If they are inundated with water it is very unlikely that the camera will be salvageable. Digital cameras make picture taking a breeze, so we take them with us everywhere. We can record our lives for posterity very easily through photographs and the newer digital cameras are small and convenient to carry with us anywhere we... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:57:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221581/water-damage-and-your-digital-camera.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220794/tips-on-commercial-document-drying-and-restoration.htm Here are some preventive tips in order to prevent damage to your paper, your books and to your microfilm or tips on document drying your documents. For one of the most daunting tasks faced by your record managers is recovering your wet documents. And apply document drying to it. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:47:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220794/tips-on-commercial-document-drying-and-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220791/3-things-to-consider-prior-to-claiming-insurance-for-water-damage-restoration.htm Water damage is one of the most widespread causes individuals make claims on their residential insurance. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:39:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220791/3-things-to-consider-prior-to-claiming-insurance-for-water-damage-restoration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220788/document-drying-steps-we-should-all-follow.htm One of the most daunting things we might have to come across from time to time is having our precious documents get wet and severly by exposure to water. The water or liquid exposure to the paper documents Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:36:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220788/document-drying-steps-we-should-all-follow.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220125/water-damage-restoration-safety-comes-first.htm Natural disasters including floods bring destruction everywhere resulting in severe damage to our property and posing life-threatening risks to those affected by floods. When entering water damaged home after flooding, there is every possibility of encountering many dangers including a series of potential health hazards. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:31:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220125/water-damage-restoration-safety-comes-first.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218689/prevention-of-water-damage-in-the-kitchen.htm Water is the building block of life. Water is the greatest reward of Mother Nature. The human body consists of sixty five percent of water. Oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes are dwelling places to an enormous variety of flora and fauna. The price of water damage can have a profound impact both financially and emotionally. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:53:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218689/prevention-of-water-damage-in-the-kitchen.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218688/of-leaks-wet-carpet-and-sewage-damage-cleanup.htm Your bathroom toilet leaks and soon your entire carpet is drenched in no less than toilet water. Definitely not a pretty sight, but more than that, simply leaving a wet carpet to dry on its own is foolish, not to mention dangerous. Unfortunately, damp or wet carpets have been known to be a hazard to the occupant's health if they are not dealt with properly. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:52:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218688/of-leaks-wet-carpet-and-sewage-damage-cleanup.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218212/when-the-need-for-emergency-flood-service-is-worse-than-bats-in-your-belfry.htm Regardless of where you live, your basement has the potential to become a flooded nightmare. Water can seep in from underneath your home, pipes burst, appliances leak- the possibilities are there. Knowing a little about prevention can help, as does knowing a few tricks to minimize the damages done by a flooded basement. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:16:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218212/when-the-need-for-emergency-flood-service-is-worse-than-bats-in-your-belfry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/217665/salvage-those-photography-films-through-the-document-salvage-drying-process.htm It was that flooded basement again! The electricity was off for almost six hours last night when everyone was already asleep. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:54:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/217665/salvage-those-photography-films-through-the-document-salvage-drying-process.htm