That musty smell in the basement is worth paying attention to. A musty odor that will not go away is one of the most common early signs of hidden moisture, and hidden moisture is where mold gets its start. Before you scrub anything, check the usual suspects: under sinks, around the water heater, behind appliances, and anywhere a pipe has leaked before. Best Option Restoration handles water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and contents restoration. If something looks or smells off, an in-person assessment is how you find out what is actually going on. Call (651) 470-7479 to talk it through.

October is the month to beat the freeze. Before the first hard freeze settles in, a few small jobs can prevent the most common winter water disaster: a burst pipe. - Disconnect and drain garden hoses - Shut off and drain outdoor faucets if your home has interior shut-off valves for them - Insulate exposed pipes in unheated spaces like garages, crawl spaces, and basements - Find your main water shut-off valve now, and make sure everyone in the house knows where it is - On the coldest nights, open the cabinet doors under sinks so warm air can reach the pipes If a pipe does burst, shut off the water first if it is safe to do so, then call for help. Best Option Restoration handles water damage restoration and structural drying. Call (651) 470-7479.