Celebrating 55 Years In Business: What We’ve Learned

Aug 05, 2015

55 years is a really long time to be in business. It was way back in 1960 that my father, Louis Cordasco, started Crystal Restoration. Sometimes that date surprises people, but it shouldn’t – as long as there have been houses, there have been fires, floods, and other disasters, and people have always needed help […]

Where Is Black Mold Most Likely To Grow In Your Home?

Jun 10, 2015

When a child or other family member begins experiencing headaches, runny eyes and nose, respiratory distress and other worrying symptoms, one of the first things a homeowner may do is look for signs of mold growth within the home.  There are many kinds of mold that can contribute to health problems, including the very well-known […]

Is A Clean Home a Healthy Home? Not Necessarily

Jun 04, 2015

Keeping our families happy and healthy is a top priority for most Westchester parents. That’s part of the reason we devote so many hours to housework – after all, keeping things spic and span is one of the essential steps to protecting our family from harmful germs and pathogens, right? Well, not necessarily. While maintaining […]

What’s the Safest Way to Get Mold Out of a Home?

May 28, 2015

Having mold or mildew growth in your home is an incredibly distressing phenomenon. Not only is mold unsightly, it smells bad and can contribute to health problems, such as asthma and allergy attacks.  Mold can appear at any time of year, but in Westchester County and surrounding areas, growth is often most apparent in the […]

The Special Needs Home: Our Home Flooded & Now My Daughter Won’t Sleep at Night

May 21, 2015

“So the way I understand it is that the harsh winter we had caused the ground to heave, and the water main outside our home broke as a result,” Amanda* said. “What I know is our home was flooded. We had at least two inches of water in the front room and kitchen. It got […]

Spring Flooding & Your Small Business: What You Need To Know

May 14, 2015

Owning a small business is tough. There are so many things to worry about, especially when it comes to the safety and physical integrity of your business. Springtime always brings with it a risk of flooding, whether that’s due to natural events such as ice-jammed rivers overflowing their banks, heavy rainfall or rapid snowpack melt, […]

Don’t Let Mold Stop You From Selling Your Westchester Home!

May 06, 2015

As the Westchester County real estate market continues to recover you may be thinking about putting your residential or commercial property on the marketplace. Facilitate a smooth sales process by making sure your property is mold free before any buyers see the place. Complimentary Visual Inspections It’s a great idea to have your home inspected […]

Westchester Parents: How Allergies & Mold Impact Your Indoor Air Quality, And Your Kids’ Spring!

Apr 29, 2015

According to the CDC, this spring could be one of the toughest seasons allergy sufferers have seen in quite a while. The severe winter weather we’ve had throughout the Westchester area means that trees and plants will be putting out greater than usual quantities of pollen; spring itself is warm and wet, which exacerbates mold […]

Is It Time To Have Your Ducts Cleaned?

Apr 22, 2015

Has it been a while since you’ve had your ducts cleaned? For most people, the answer to this question is a definite yes: our lives are so busy that there’s just no time to devote to thinking about having the duct work that delivers warm air from the furnace into the living spaces of our […]