While some modern homes use polished concrete for a sleek industrial look, almost all homes have some concrete floors somewhere. Not only are they in the garage and patios, concrete is usually used as the slab under the carpet, tiles, or wood flooring. After water damage happens in your home, you may have more cleanup […]
Hot water heaters are one of the most valuable modern conveniences for keeping a home clean and healthy. Instead of boiling water on the stove, (or taking a cold shower) we just turn on the faucet without another thought. And almost every time, your plumbing sends you water at the perfect temperature for bathing or […]
This year, those surprise New Year’s Eve’s storms in North Georgia were unusual mini ‘low precipitation’ supercells. But severe weather is common in Peachtree City’s County Warning Area (CWA). Damaging thunderstorms, hurricane force winds, large hail, and tornadoes strike the area each year. Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico forms storms that build […]
We know that water damage can come from a number of sources in our Atlanta homes, but we are going to focus on just one of those right now– the washing machine. An average washing machine uses between 20 and 80 gallons of water each load, so when something goes wrong the water damage can […]
Without water, life would be impossible. Water, with all of its life-giving qualities, can also be a highly destructive natural force. If you list all of the potential tragedies that could occur in your house, flood damage is likely to be at the top. Water damage has a wide range of effects on structures. Your […]
Typically, floods come without warning. However, in some cases of severe weather you may actually have some warning that a flood is imminent. When you do know one’s coming you are at a great advantage because you can prepare to mitigate the flood damage. Here are four tips on how to do so from our […]
Water damage prevention doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Sure, there are some aspects of preventing water damage that may take some more time, but for the most part, preventing water damage is really quite simple. Below are five tips from our water damage restoration experts at Serenity Restoration in Atlanta on how […]
Natural lighting can enhance your home, your health and your mood. Beautiful, well made windows let in light and keep out the heat, cold, rain and dust. The simplest thing you can do to improve the lighting in your home is to give the windows a deep cleaning twice a year. While you are polishing […]
Water damage can happen just about anywhere. There are, however, a few problems areas where water threats are both common and difficult to detect. This poses an especially difficult problem because water can go on undetected for a long period of time. From our water damage restoration experts at Serenity Restoration, in Atlanta, here are […]
In a typical Georgia home, any number of factors could cause problems with the pipes. Excessive or uneven water pressure can strain your pipes. The growth of tree roots, flooding and even small earthquakes can shift the placement of your pipes. As the ground moves, your pipes can twist, bend, crack or separate altogether – causing […]
