Solving the Frozen Pipe Problem
You expect to hear a “splish splash” when you step into the tub, but when you step into your basement and hear that sound? Definitely not expected. We know that we are going to encounter water, snow, and even ice, but that does not make them welcome in our home. We at TCM restoration know […]
A Weekend Lost
You work hard all week and look forward to the weekend, a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. But, sometime during the week, you look down. You aren’t happy with the condition of the carpet. So you make a decision to rent a do-it-yourself carpet cleaning machine from your local grocery store. That’s […]
Signs Of Water Damage And The Cleanup Process
Water damage is an emergency that needs immediate professional cleanup help. Most professional companies, including TCM Restoration, are on call 24/7 to provide their services when a water emergency hits your Anchorage property. Water damage can come in many forms. It occurs through pipe bursts, pipe leaks, toilet overflows, bathtub overflows, appliance leaks, sewage backups, […]
Dripping Your Way to Trouble
Drip… Drip… Drip… a leaky pipe or drain may not seem to be that big of a deal, but it could be the first indicator of big trouble coming your way. Most people — just like you — think of water damage situations as a broken pipe spewing water all over the place, or perhaps […]
Spring Cleaning
This is the time of year where many of us do Spring Cleaning around our homes so we can get out and play to enjoy our beautiful Alaskan summer! (Very soon!) It’s when we go through closets, cupboards and drawers and start getting rid of things we no longer need. It’s also a good time to do a very thorough, deep cleaning of your […]
Prepare And Prevent Water Damage While You Are Gone
Your home is your biggest investment, don’t leave it vulnerable to frozen pipes and water damage when you travel for work or vacation. Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters costs billions every year. Don’t let this year’s winter weather catch you unprepared. To help protect your […]
Pet Urine Breakthrough
For years many pet owners and carpet cleaners attempted to remove this concern but with little or no success! It was frustrating and something needed to be done, since the success rate was low most cleaners stayed away from offering this much-needed service. At that time the best that could be done was a topical […]
The True Value of a Restoration Company
When a fire, flood, water leak, mold growth or other issue that makes your home either inhabitable or just an inconvenience to deal with, you must decide “Will I clean this up myself, or hire a pro?” While some small, minor “disasters” can be tackled by a do-it-yourselfer, most restoration projects are best left to […]
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention Safety Tips While a water damage occurring in your home from a rain or windstorm, a broken pipe or perhaps an overflowing sink or toilet is a terrible event to experience, virtually nothing is as devastating as a fire. And while statistics indicate a downward trend in house fires, mainly because of better, modern […]
Tile & Grout Care
Tile floors are everywhere, and where there’s tile, there’s also grout to separate it all, keeping everything nice and even, with straight lines. But a straight line may not always be so… clean. Dirt and grime and other contaminants build up over time and make what was once a beautiful floor look downright ugly. The grout […]