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  • In southeast South Dakota, we know cold. Both to reduce the costs of heating your home and keep your family safe as temperatures drop, you need to make sure your heating system is ready. When the cold sets in, don’t let it catch you by surprise. Instead of waking up [...]

  • Even with the abundance of information available online, there are some industries that seem reluctant to list much pricing information on their websites. Trying to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace your carpet from your computer or smartphone can be frustrating. But to make it easier, here’s a direct comparison of [...]

  • Knowing to stop, drop, and roll is one thing, but do you know what to do if a grease fire flares up in your home? Our South Dakota fire restoration team reminds you to NEVER use water on grease fires, and gave us the full rundown of other dos and don’ts for this dangerous kitchen [...]

  • Have you been experiencing some out-of-the-ordinary health symptoms lately? Not to scare you, but those symptoms might be warning signs that your house has mold. House mold can occur for a variety of reasons, including humidity, flooded basements, and wet drywall. Because it typically grows in dark, hidden spaces, mold can go unnoticed for a long time — until you [...]

  • As your house’s Game of Thrones fans know, winter is coming. (The HBO series just confirmed new episodes won’t run until next summer, because they need to film in colder weather.) Like the show, you’ll soon have to wait until next summer to enjoy your South Dakota cabins again. As you steal away those final weekends along the Missouri [...]

  • Ah, pets. They’re furry and cute — until they stink up your home. If you’ve ever dealt with pet smells in carpet, you know that undoing the damage is no joke. No matter how often you scrub, it seems like you just can’t get rid of that icky smell of urine. So we’re here to answer [...]

  • You might have homeowners insurance in Sioux Falls — but just how good is your coverage? Not all homeowners insurance policies are the same. Even if you think you’ve got a decent policy, it might not offer complete coverage for disaster restoration. At INTEK, we’ve seen too many homeowners experience the devastation of fire or water damage [...]

  • How much do you know about dust mites? You’re most likely hosting a few million of them, whether you know it or not. Luckily, professional carpet cleaning and taking a few other steps can keep you ahead of the invasion. Here are quick facts on what it means to be living with dust mites and how you [...]

  • We’ve been carpet cleaning Sioux Falls homes since 1984. We’ve seen all sorts of rugs and carpets – and what happens if you neglect them. So to pass on that knowledge, here’s how often you should vacuum your carpets to keep them in top form and not end up needing a costly replacement. […]

  • What happens when drywall gets wet? If you recently experienced flooding or other water damage in Sioux Falls, you might be concerned about your drywall — and rightfully so. Wet drywall can be dangerous. Avoid the horrors of house mold in Sioux Falls by learning what to do if (God forbid) your drywall gets wet. What Happens when [...]

  • Intek fire restoration gets the job done, but we prefer it when we don’t have to. If your family hasn’t already, please develop a fire safety plan for whatever your southeast South Dakota 4th of July celebrations happen to be. […]

  • Whether you’ve just purchased a home or are still on the house hunt, chances are mold is the farthest thing from your mind. Unfortunately, it may not be the farthest thing from your new house. There’s a lot of adrenaline involved in buying a house, and it’s easy to get excited and overlook potential problems — like [...]