Damp and bathrooms are inextricably linked. And if a bathroom is allowed to remain damp it quickly becomes a breeding ground for mould, mildew and slow water damage that can cause all kinds of problems, some of them rather serious, both for the health of your home and you and your family. Therefore a bathroom […]
These days a bathroom is more than just a place to wash up. Most people put as much thought into their bathroom decor as they do to the decor in any other room in the house. Many modern bathrooms, even smaller ones, are more like mini spas than they are a simple water closet! To […]
When a pipe bursts, a drain backs up, or a flood occurs in your home, it can be hard to see past the mess and a million questions will run through your mind. What should I do now? Is all of our stuff ruined for good? And then maybe the most important question of all: […]
A home fire is not something that any homeowner ever wants to think might happen to them, so all too often they prefer not to think about it at all. Much that kind of head in the sand attitude can’t change the basic fact that a fire can strike any home at any time. Recent […]
Although bathroom faucets may seem that they are rather inconsequential in the whole scheme of things, especially during a bathroom remodel, that is actually a long way from the truth. The faucets you chose can actually seriously impact the overall look and function of your bathroom and they should always be chosen with as much […]
Sink overflows, whether they are located in a kitchen sink or a bathroom sink, are not really things that we ever take too much notice of. Unless they fail of course. We take notice of lots of overlooked items when they fail. A worst case scenario involving a sink overflow is a pipe blockage that […]
A flood, even a smaller one – perhaps a washing machine accident or a basement flood after a storm – can, as many homeowners know really – be much more than a disrupting nuisance it can cause all kinds of water damage, ruining belongings, furnishings and even the overall structure of a home. Most people, […]
In the somewhat damp and often rather confined space of the average bathroom, even one with a good extractor fan, bathroom odors can become rather overpowering (and unpleasant) rather quickly. There are more causes of bathroom odours than you may think, so it often takes more than a squirt or two of a strong air […]
There are many different bathroom décor styles and which you choose when remodeling or upgrading your bathroom is purely a matter of personal taste and budget. The Asian inspired bathroom is a beautiful, stylish look that many homeowners love. Such décor transforms a functional room into a tranquil spa and to do so is far […]
You may have heard of the concept of mould testing. You may even have noticed that it is a service we offer ourselves at Restoration 1 Kitchener. And you may be wondering just what that means and why anyone would need such a service in the first place. What is Mould Testing Anyway? Basically mould […]
