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  • Mold in house What happens if a mold issue is not properly remediated? Do you have a mold issue and aren't sure what to do about it? Here's why cutting corners isn't a good idea! January 30, 2020
  • Haunted house and ghosts Seeing ghosts? It could be mold! Could that creepy feeling or ghostly image actually be the result of mold exposure? October 24, 2019
  • Questions about Mold Toxicity Answered on PA Live Your Mold Toxicity Questions answered on PA Live! As PA Live's Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Mold Toxicity and what it can mean to your health! October 17, 2019
  • Lung Health Healthy Lungs and Your Home Indoor air pollutants can cause long term and sometimes permanent damage to your lungs! Here are a few things to look out for. October 3, 2019
  • Mold Sick Could Mold be making you sick? We talk about Mold Toxicity! September 12, 2019
  • Flooded Basement What to do when your basement floods Did your basement flood following recent heavy rains? Here's what to do! July 23, 2019
  • How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months Moisture issues aren't always big. Sometimes significant damage can result over time from what begins as a relatively small problem. July 18, 2019
  • Questions about Insurance Claims Answered on PA Live Your Insurance Claims Questions answered on PA Live! As PA Live's Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about insurance claims and what you should expect from the insurance claims process! July 11, 2019
  • Home buying tips / Home inspection tips Your Home Buying and Home Inspection Questions answered on PA Live! As PA Live's Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about the home buying process and specifically what happens when something is discovered during the home inspection! June 6, 2019
  • tornado damage insurance Tornado Damage and Insurance Tips Tornado damage is incredibly emotional. Here are some tips for staying safe during a tornado and beginning the process of putting things back together once the skies clear. May 29, 2019
  • home sale problems to avoid Preventable problems that can kill a home sale When selling your home, there are some minor issues that could be major concerns for potential buyers. Here are some red flags you can easily avoid! May 9, 2019
  • contractor scams Common Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them Not all contractors take care of their customers, some take advantage of them! Here are some common scams to look out for. May 2, 2019
  • Home Inspector found Mold The Home Inspector Found Mold, What Now? When the Home Inspector finds Mold, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? April 4, 2019
  • insurance company claim check Understanding the Insurance Company Check Being confused when you receive a check from the insurance company is extremely common. Here we address some common questions and concerns! March 14, 2019
  • indoor air quality and health Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk Do you know what's in your indoor air? It might surprise you! Here are some common contaminants, and what you can do about them! March 7, 2019
  • Mold Sick What is Mold Toxicity? Could mold be making you sick? November 1, 2018
  • How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months Things everyone should do when moving into a new house Before moving into your new house, there are a few things you may want to do first! August 23, 2018
  • How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months Moisture issues aren't always big. Sometimes significant damage can result over time from what begins as a relatively small problem. August 9, 2018
  • Home Inspector found Mold The Home Inspector Found Mold, What Now? When the Home Inspector finds Mold, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? May 17, 2018
  • Home Damage Is Your Backyard Damaging Your Home? Is your backyard or landscaping damaging your home? Here are some common things to look for! April 26, 2018
  • We're appearing on PA Live! Disaster Blaster is appearing on PA Live today! Please tune in between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm today to hear more about our company and our services! April 24, 2018
  • mold and health Mold and Your Health Can mold affect your health? March 15, 2018
  • Public Adjuster What is a Public Adjuster? 'Insurance Company Adjuster's', 'Public Adjusters', what's the difference? February 22, 2018
  • World's Greatest Did you miss our appearance on "World's Greatest"? Our segment is now available online! Please check it out! November 9, 2017
  • Does my home insurance cover mold? Does my Home Insurance cover Mold? Little strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like discovering mold growth. But does your homeowners insurance cover mold damage? November 2, 2017
  • Can my contractor do mold? Can my Remodeling Contractor do Mold Remediation? Your contractor found mold and is already there anyway... Is he qualified to take care of that for you? October 19, 2017
  • World's Greatest Disaster Blaster selected as "World's Greatest"! We are proud to have been selected as The World's Greatest in Indoor Environmental Services! October 11, 2017
  • Hidden Health Concerns In Your Home Hidden Health Concerns in Your Home Home is where the heart is, but it may also be where the hazards are. Here are a few things to look out for. October 5, 2017
  • Could Your Home Be Making You Sick? Could Your Home Be Making You Sick? How clean is your air? September 28, 2017
  • Certified - Licensed - Qualified Certified - Licensed - Qualified: What does it mean? You may have heard Contractors, Mitigation Firms, and Cleaning Companies refer to themselves as Certified, Licensed, and Qualified, but what does that mean? July 20, 2017
  • Home Inspector Found Something The Home Inspector Found Something, What Now? When the Home Inspector finds something, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? May 18, 2017
  • Mold Remediation Services Did you know that even a small leak can result in mold growth? Big or small, Disaster Blaster is proud to offer unparallelled experience in the Mold Remediation industry! May 4, 2017
  • Spring Home Checklist Spring is Finally Here! Amid the celebration, there may be a few things you may want to check around your home. To help out, we have put together a quick Checklist! March 30, 2017
  • Tips for Removing Snow from Roofs Tips For Removing Snow From Roofs! Snow can add a lot of weight to your roof, but how much is too much, and what should you do? March 16, 2017
  • Ice Dam Prevention News Tip! Ice Dam Prevention! An Ice Dam can cause significant damage, but what can you do to prevent them in the first place? February 16, 2017
  • Mold in Ductwork If A Company Doesn't Do Duct Cleaning, They Can't Properly Do Mold! If mold spores in the ductwork aren't removed, has the mold truly been removed? September 29, 2016
  • Hidden Health Concerns In Your Home Hidden Health Concerns in Your Home Home is where the heart is, but it may also be where the hazards are. Here are a few things to look out for. September 8, 2016
  • Project Financing Project Financing Now Available! In an effort to assist our customers with unexpected costs, we have negotiated special discounted financing options and interest free promotions for them! July 21, 2016
  • Local Industry Leader Disaster Blaster - Local Industry Leader See our list of first's! There's a reason competitors follow our lead. May 6, 2016
  • Putting your home through a Spring Checkup Putting Your Home Through a Spring Checkup! Spring is a great time to put your home through an annual checkup, here are some of the things to look for! April 21, 2016
  • All Risk or Named Peril Insurance News Tip! Named Peril or All Risk Insurance - What's the Difference? Are you properly covered by your Insurance Policy? July 30, 2015
  • Insurance Company Vendor Program Insurance Company Managed Vendor Programs - Good or Bad? How do these programs work, and how do they impact the policyholder? July 9, 2015
  • Contractor mold removal Can My Remodeling Contractor Do Mold Remediation? Your contractor found mold and is already there anyway... Is he qualified to take care of that for you? June 19, 2015
  • Business insurance claim reduce downtime Tip! Reduce Business Downtime During a Claim! Attention Business Owners! Worried about what would happen to your business if you had a claim? We'll tell you how to reduce downtime! May 8, 2015
  • Flooding How is Flooding Different? Flooding is a tremendously catastrophic event for any homeowner, but do you know how it is different from a Water Damage? April 9, 2015
  • Home Inspection News Tip - What To Expect From a Home Inspection! When buying a home, arranging for a home inspection can be daunting. Do you know what to expect from your Home Inspection? March 26, 2015
  • Mold growing in winter News Tip! Preventing Mold Growth During The Winter Months! In these cold temps, mold is the last thing on your mind. Here's why mold should be a concern, and how you can prevent it! February 19, 2015
  • Contractor Checklist News Tip! Hiring A Contractor Checklist! It's one of the most important decisions you'll make when beginning a project, but how do you know you've found the right Contractor for your job? February 12, 2015
  • Happy New Year Thanks For A Great 2014! It was a pleasure servicing our customers in 2014, and we look forward to doing it all again in 2015! January 8, 2015
  • Renters Insurance News Tip! Renters Insurance Frequently Asked Questions! Are you renting and have questions about Renters Insurance? Check out these answers to commonly asked questions! November 20, 2014
  • Freezing temperatures and homes News Tip! Preparing Your Home For Freezing Temperatures! Winter weather is right around the corner, so what can you do now to prepare your home for the coming cold? November 13, 2014
  • East Stroudsburg, PA Disaster Blaster is proud to serve East Stroudsburg and the surrounding area! We are happy to support our neighbors and customers through the stressful claims process! November 6, 2014
  • Insurance Claim tips Do You Know What To Do When You Have A Claim? An Insurance Claim, particularly Water Damage, can make you feel powerless. But what can you do to limit damage? October 17, 2014
  • Tenant insurance claim As A Tenant, What Does An Insurance Claim Mean To Me? How can you prepare for a claim? Are you covered? August 28, 2014
  • Business downtime during insurance claim Tip! Reduce Business Downtime During a Claim! Attention Business Owners! Worried about what would happen to your business if you had a claim? We'll tell you how to reduce downtime! August 22, 2014
  • Landlord insurance claim As A Landlord, What Does An Insurance Claim Mean To Me? You likely perform many repairs yourself, but what should you do in the event of a claim that requires Professionals? August 14, 2014
  • Flood insurance law update Federal Government Updates Flood Insurance Law! Recently a change to the existing Flood Insurance Law was passed to assist homeowners. How does this affect you? July 31, 2014
  • Nicholson, PA Proudly Serving The Nicholson Area! Originally Founded in Nicholson, we are happy to have it in our service area and proud to support our neighbors through the claims process! July 24, 2014
  • Black Mold Black Mold: Truth Vs. Fiction You've heard of 'Toxic Black Mold' on the news, but how do you separate Truth from Fiction? July 16, 2014
  • Carbondale, PA Proudly Serving The Carbondale Area! We are happy to have Carbondale in our service area and proud to support our neighbors through the stressful claims process! June 26, 2014
  • Local Industry Leader Disaster Blaster - Local Industry Leader See our list of first's! There's a reason competitors follow our lead. June 12, 2014
  • Remodeling hazards What Hazards do You Have to be Wary of When Starting a Remodeling Project? As you start your project, what hazards could you encounter and where? May 22, 2014
  • Structure damage from mold Mold Growth - The Structural Ramifications! You've heard of Mold, but have you wondered about the structural ramifications of mold growth and what the mold colony is actually doing? April 16, 2014
  • Franchise or locally owned Franchise or Locally Owned? What's the real difference between a franchise and a truly locally owned business? Some of the differences might surprise you! April 11, 2014
  • Where did the water come from? Do You Know Where The Water Came From? We'll go over why it matters and how it can impact your health. March 28, 2014
  • What should you do when you have an insurance claim? Do You Know What To Do When You Have A Claim? An Insurance Claim, particularly Water Damage, can make you feel powerless. But what can you do to limit damage? March 13, 2014
  • Mold in a house Health Concerns Associated to Mold in the Home! We're often asked about the health efects of mold contamination in the home, but what are they? March 6, 2014
  • Hazleton, PA Proudly Serving The Hazleton Area! We are happy to have Hazleton in our service area and proud to support our neighbors through the stressful claims process! February 27, 2014
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA Proudly Serving The Wilkes-Barre Area! We are happy to have Wilkes-Barre in our service area and proud to support our neighbors through the stressful claims process! January 30, 2014
  • Scranton, PA Proudly Serving The Scranton Area! We are happy to have Scranton in our service area and proud to support our neighbors through the stressful claims process! January 3, 2014
  • Happy New Year Thanks For A Great 2013! It was a pleasure servicing our customers in 2013, and we look forward to doing it all again in 2014! January 1, 2014
  • Mitigation contractor insurance Is Your Mitigation Contractor Properly Insured? If they only have a General Liability Policy, you aren't protected... November 21, 2013
  • Mold testing Is It Appropriate For A Mold Remediation Company To Do Their Own Testing? If testing is meant to make sure it's done right, shouldn't someone else do that? November 1, 2013
  • Mold Radio Show Did You Miss Us On The Radio? You can hear us discuss Mold: How to prevent it, and when a Professional is needed by listening to The Real Estate Roundtable's Radio Show Archive! September 3, 2013
  • Mold Radio SHow Disaster Blaster is appearing on The Real Estate Roundtable (On 94.3 FM The Talker)! Listen in this Saturday at 11:00 am and Sunday at 11:30 am as we discuss Mold and when a Pro is needed! August 29, 2013
  • News archive section Check Out Our New and Improved News Archive Section! Now you can view our news stories organized by service or story type. See our new Archive! August 28, 2013
  • Local Mold Remediation Company Why Call Someone Else When You Can Have The Local Touch? We at Disaster Blaster aren't part of a franchise in another part of the country, we're local to NEPA and live here too! August 8, 2013
  • Could you be paying too much? Are You or Your Customers Paying More Than They Need To? We'll tell you how Disaster Blaster can help you or your customer save hundreds of dollars! July 18, 2013
  • Mold in the news How To Clean Mold Story In The News! We commend attention given to Indoor Environmental Hazards such as Mold, but want to correct some misinformation given. July 11, 2013
  • Green products Disaster Blaster is Committed to Green Products! Did you know that we have been committed to the use of Green Products since the beginning? Well, we have, and that's not changing! June 27, 2013
  • Mold remediation bid We Don't Bid Low And Supplement! While many of our competitors practice bidding low to secure a job, only to supplement for work that was obviously necessary, we do not! June 13, 2013
  • Mold duct cleaning If A Company Doesn't Do Duct Cleaning, They Can't Properly Do Mold! If mold spores in the ductwork aren't removed, has the mold truly been removed? June 7, 2013
  • Water damage insurance claim Do You Know What to Expect When You Have a Water Damage? We've compiled a list of some things you can expect when dealing with a claim. May 15, 2013
  • Local Industry Leader Disaster Blaster - Local Industry Leader See our list of first's! There's a reason competitors follow our lead. May 9, 2013
  • Where did the water come from? Do You Know Where The Water Came From? We'll go over why it matters and how it can impact your health. April 24, 2013
  • Business downtime during insurance claim Tip! Reduce Business Downtime During a Claim! Attention Business Owners! Worried about what would happen to your business if you had a claim? We'll tell you how to reduce downtime! April 11, 2013
  • Thumbtack We're Featured on Thumbtack! Disaster Blaster has been interviewed and featured on the Thumbtack referral site. Check Out Our Profile! April 8, 2013
  • Franchise or locally owned? Franchise or Locally Owned? What's the real difference between a franchise and a truly locally owned business? Some of the differences might surprise you! March 28, 2013