Articles by Jim Corkern

1) Tips To Prevent Water Damage From Frozen Pipes
If you live in an area that is prone to very cold winters that are at freezing temperatures consistently, then you probably know all the aggravation that can come with having your water lines in your home freeze and burst. This is all too common in the dead of winter time when people do not prepare the way that they should to avoid this situation. A little work ahead of time and a little money well... » read more

2) Water Damage Maybe Under Your Home
It is not every home that is lucky enough to have a basement. They are a common feature, but not in all homes. Some homes are stuck with that creepy dirt bottomed area we call a crawl space. In some cases it can be very shallow and more often than not you literally have to crawl when under your house. Sometimes these crawl spaces are equipped with lights, but in most of older homes they are not. You... » read more

3) Personal Protective Equipment for Mold Repair Jobs
When you are needing to kill and remove mold from your household, you will want and need equipment that will both make the job easier and help protect you from the dangers of mold exposure. You might feel as though you have been exposed to the mold living in your home for quite a while now and that it probably will not do you much more damage to just go through the remediation without any safety... » read more

4) Mold Remediation Respirators
When you are working on killing or removing the mold from a building, the equipment that you will need to safely do this job can vary just a bit, depending on the size of the area you are trying to treat. You might just need some cloths, mold killing chemicals, rubber gloves, and a light respirator if it is just a surface infection like on a countertop or on a vinyl floor. But, if you are planning on... » read more

5) Mold Dogs are Unprofessional
When you go to hire a professional company that deals with mold contaminations, there are a few different things that you need to look for to determine whether or not the company is actually professional or not. Do they use the most modern methods of mold detection and cleaning? Do they wear protective gear? What kind of gear do they wear? Body suits? Respirators? And this is perhaps one of the most... » read more

6) Mold Causes Valley Fever in the Southwest
There is a mold that exists in the southwestern United States, different areas of South America, and the deserts of Mexico that the majority of people are not aware of when they visit the area. The people the most at risk for coming into contact with this mold are construction workers and archeologists, because they dig around in the soil where this mold tends to be found. What is it called and just how... » read more

7) Dangerous Mold in the Desert
It might not have occurred to you, but mold can exist even in some of the hottest climates, such as parts of the southwestern United States. Just because this mold can exist there, however, does not mean that it is not a danger to human beings. People who live in the deserts of the southwestern U.S. might not think that they are in any danger from mold due to the high temperatures and lack of rain, but... » read more

8) Your Laptop and Water Damage
Putting a laptop and a soft drink onto the same surface is almost taboo to most people who own a laptop computer, even though most people who are at their computers or laptops for several hours a day will tell you that it is quite difficult to put in a full day's work at the computer and not eat and drink almost at the same time. I keep a drink near me at all times and fortunately I have never spilled... » read more

9) Your Laptop Hates Water
To anyone who owns a laptop, getting a soft drink or a glass of water anywhere near it is probably taboo, but if you are like me, then you probably keep something to drink near by at all times. You'd "rather be risk it" than go thirsty, but this does not always have to be the case. While getting your laptop wet in any way can seriously damage it, there are ways to save it if you do happen to spill your... » read more

10) Water Damage Prevention Tips
The kitchen and the bathroom are two of the most important rooms in your home and if you are conscious about what makes a home valuable, then you probably understand that these are also the two rooms that can add to or subtract from your home's value the most easily. The conditions of the bathroom and kitchen are extremely important when you go to sell your home. These two rooms are often what make... » read more

11) Salvaging Watery Electronics
People say that electronic devices are sensitive to water and water damage, but this is only half true. Most people are almost certain that if they drop an electronic device into water or spill water on one that it is pretty much toast. What they do not typically understand is the fact that it is not the water alone that does the damage to the device, but it is the electricity running through it that... » read more

12) Salvaging a Watery Electronic Device
Whether you own a cell phone, CD player, laptop, or any other small electronic device, you probably know that letting such a device come into contact with a liquid surely means the sudden death of it. This is somewhat of a misunderstanding, simply because of the fact that it is not the water alone that makes water and electrical devices coming into contact with each other a dangerous thing for your item. » read more

13) Critical Steps You Must Take If Your Home Is Flooded
Investing in a home that is in an area prone to floods can be frustrating, especially after the home you just bought gets flooded for the first time. Having to dry out parts of the building or even the entire thing can be a long and tedious process and if you have not ever had to do it, you might not know how to go about it. There are a few different things that you need to do after a home has become... » read more

14) How To Keep Mold From Calling Your Fridge Home
Finding mold growing in your refrigerator is something that we cannot usually avoid, because mold exists everywhere we are and it grows on dead organic materials, just like what we keep in our refrigerator. There are ways, however, to reduce the amount of mold that will grow in your refrigerator. You should take inventory of your refrigerator and anything that is outdated beyond use should be thrown... » read more

15) Bleach Is Not The Best Method To Kill Mold
People who run and maintain a household will probably contend that they use bleach to clean and disinfect just about anything that needs it, but what they might not be aware of is the fact that bleach is not the great purifier that we tend to think that it is. It has been used for years by dutiful housewives trying to get by without having to go to the store and buy another cleaner and it has come... » read more

16) You Only Have 20 Seconds To Save Your Cell Phone From Water Damage
Odds are good that if you have a cell phone that cost you a few hundred dollars to purchase, the last thing that you want to happen is to allow it to be submerged in water for any length of time. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and most cell phone warranties do not cover water damage at all. Cell phones have recently been equipped with stickers both on the inside of the battery compartment and on the... » read more

17) The History And Development Of Penicillin
Penicillin has been in existence since the early 1900s and we have been using it to help treat and cure bacterial infections since then, but it was not developed deliberately. It was actually discovered by accident by a scientist in Scotland named Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928. While conducting some experiments in his laboratory in London, he noticed that a dish of Staphylococcus had been... » read more

18) Mold Can Hurt Your Pets Health
If you have mold in your place of residence and you are a healthy adult that is not responsible for the health of anyone else, you might think that it is alright to continue living there until you can afford to have the mold removed professionally. But, while there may be no other humans that you are responsible for, do you have any pets? If you do, you might want to reconsider allowing your pet to... » read more

19) Beware Of Water Damage Caused By Frozen Pipes
If you have just moved into a new home or even if it is just a rental, if you are planning on spending the winter there, it might be a good idea to remember to wrap any water pipes that you can gain access to. Most people who have owned a home for a while know all about this necessity, but if it is your first home, you might not think about it until it is too late. Well, it is likely that your parents... » read more

20) Home Buyers Beware- Make Sure You Get A Good Mold Inspection
The home inspection is just one of the steps in the long list of things to be done in the process of purchasing a home. While visible mold will be noticed and reported by any home inspector worth his salt, home inspectors are not mold experts and general inspection does not include air sampling for elevated mold spore counts. Is this really necessary? What is all the fuss with mold anyway? There are... » read more

21) Water Damage And Carpet Removal
You wake up rested after a terrific nights sleep. You yawn, stretch, and swing your legs over the side of your bed. Your feet touch the floor. Your toes dig deep into the luxurious carpet. Aahh. It feels soft and welcoming. You put on your bathrobe and head downstairs to put on your pot of coffee. Once on the first floor however, your feet have an entirely different experience. Your toes sink... » read more

22) Avoid Falling Prey To Mold Scams
Mold inspection and mold remediation are relatively new businesses in the general field of water damage restoration services. As a result, the mold industry is in its infancy of becoming a regulated and specifically licensed service. Combine that with the all of the recent attention being given to mold and its toxicity, and the result is a field primed for scams. Whether you are just proactively... » read more

23) 5 Amazing SEO Secrets That Will Make Your Articles Blast Your Website To The Top Of Search Engines
I see in forums of article websites that many are struggling to use articles for SEO purposes and failing at an alarming rate. The solution are simple to correct the problems that hinder your sites climb to the top 10. If you understand what the search engines are looking for. The first thing we must clear up is a few misconceptions about articles and their use and value. The first in this category is... » read more

24) Bleach Is No Mold Murder
In my minds eye I can still see the little spots of mold on the ceiling above the shower of my childhood home. I can still smell the bleach that my father sprayed on the mold. And I can still see the mold reappear soon after. We all dry our hair before going out in the cold so we dont get pneumonia. We all wear clean underwear in case we are in a car accident. We all attack mold growth with... » read more

25) Home Sweet Moldy Home-A Buyers Guide To Mold Free Homes
A home on the market is an exciting, yet often trying time for everyone involved. The sellers try to get everything in order so their house will show well. The real estate agents busily prepare MLS listings and contracts. The buyers look everything over with a fine tooth comb. Are the teeth in that comb fine enough to catch mold spores though? Most often, the answer is no. Sometimes, even an... » read more

26) Are You Being Duped By Misunderstood Duplicate Content Theories
The # 1 myth is that you cant keep up with seo because it is always changing. This is true to an extent but is greatly blown out of proportion. There are subtle changes to stop spammers from dominating the serps, but the basics of seo will never change. Links is a good point. the first thing i want to cover is that all links have value and always will. it does not matter if it is relevant or not.... » read more

27) You Do Not Need Stain Remover To Remove Stains From Carpet
Sometimes removing stains is not as complicated as most professional carpet cleaning companies would like you to think. Before you run out and buy a really expensive stain remover or hire a professional carpet cleaner. Try this simple process to remove stains and you just might be pleasantly surprised and at a much lower cost. The first thing to do if you have a spill of liquid is to get a soft white... » read more

28) You Have To Act Quick When Choosing A Water Damage Restoration Contractor
You only have a couple of days to get water damage cleaned up before you start having serious trouble from mold and other problems associated with water damage in your home or business. But following a few quick guidelines can save you from choosing the wrong contractor. Time is critical once water has invaded your home or business, but choosing the wrong contractor can cause just as much damage to your... » read more

29) Are Discount Bathroom Vanities The Right Choice For You?
There are many discount bathroom dealers across the world, The question to ask is are you getting top quality at a discount price or paying for damaged vanities and other bathroom furniture or appliances. There are several questions that you need to ask yourself and the supplier before you make a purchase. The headaches you save may be your own, so lets get started with questions you need to ask... » read more

30) Secrets Of Stain Removal The Pro Carpet Cleaners Do Not Want You To Know About
Whoever said getting kool aid or red stains out of carpet was easy was wrong. Sometimes you may not get all kool aid stains out of your carpet. However there are some methods that you can try and these have been used by professionals. You may get all of your stains out, you just have to repeat the process below as many times as necessary. The first thing you have to do is to get all the excess kool... » read more

31) How Did I Get Mold In My Home?
There are millions of homes across the United States that have mold growing in their home and they have no idea how it started to grow in their home. One of the main reasons that mold starts growing is due to water damage. Now before you dismiss this as not important information, let me clue you in on the dangers of mold. Some of the symptoms and problems directly related to mold are serious symptoms... » read more

32) Are You Putting Your Senior Parents At Risk Of Death From Falls?
Each year, thousands of older americans fall at home. Many of them are seriously injured, and some are disabled. In 2002, more than 12,800 people over age 65 died and 1.6 million were treated in emergency departments because of falls. Over 70% of home accidents happen in the bathroom and this is no different for seniors. The bathroom by far has the highest risk of falls for seniors because of the nature... » read more

33) A Few Simple Bathroom Tips Could Save Your Life
I am not sure if you are aware of this but almost 80% of all accidents in the home are in the bathroom. If you look at the design of most bathrooms it is easy to see that it is a playground for disaster. With electrical devices, running water, and slippery obstacles almost covering every inch of the average bathroom. Here we will attempt to identify these sources for danger and death and find simple... » read more

34) Amazing Facts About Article Marketing And The Power It Gives To SEO And Traffic
I have been meaning to write this article for a long time now but have failed to do so. There is much confusion as to how and why article marketing is so effective for seo and traffic. Well, the time has come for someone to lay it on the table for you. Before we get into the articles we need to dispel a few myths. The first myth is that links from related sites are better than non related sites. This is... » read more

35) Secrets That Dealers Do Not Want You To Know About Vacuum Cleaners
There are two basic types of consumer vacuums on the market, and both have advantages and disadvantages. But there are some misleading ads on the commercials and advertisements that they run. We are going to attempt to break them down and expose the tricks that lead you to believe that their machine is a superior product. Some of these machines cost thousands of dollars and are no better than a 70 dollar... » read more

36) Are Your Children, Family And Friends Being Attacked By A Silent Plague?
It may seem a little strange to see a headline like that but it is a fact. A fairly new kind of business Industry Has been starting up to help people avoid and eliminate one of the most dangerous yet common health problems in the world these days. Black mold or Toxic mold is one of the most common yet dangerous things that threaten our populations in the U.S. and abroad. It is easy for this mold to grow... » read more

37) What Are Your Options When Locked Out Of Your Car?
Long gone are the days of the car door opening with a simple coat hanger that is bent with a hook on the end to un lock your car door. With todays car designs it is getting harder and harder to get into a car that you locked your keys in. All hope is not lost. There are still a variety of tools and experts in this specialized market to cure your woes. They still have the ever popular slim-jim on the... » read more

38) Mold Removal-Its Not Just About Cleaning Out The Fridge
We have all had the experience of finding mold on some type of food in our kitchen. Be it on the loaf of bread hanging out on the counter for too long, the cheese in the fridge, or taking over the leftovers forgotten about in the back of the low moisture crisper drawer. We make disgusted faces (some of us even feel temporarily nauseated due to how gross it is), throw out the mold-ridden food, and get on... » read more

39) Is Google Dying? Their Pulse Is Getting Weaker
I have seen search engine stats from certain companies that are blowing Googles wistel at max volume, But trusted sites like Alexa are speaking a totally different story than the webmaster and seo sites. Get some facts here. Before we get too far into this I want to show some results from search on Google and and take a real hard look at the results. For the most part you can get different results... » read more

40) Tips To Help You Pick Your Professional Carpet Cleaner
When choosing a carpet or upholstery cleaning company, most customers have no idea what questions to ask. Inevitably the only question you can think of to ask is can you get the dirt out and how much does it cost? The First Question I would ask is if they are certified. There are several certifications for carpet cleaners. One of the biggest is the IICRC or the Institute for Cleaning Restoration... » read more