When water finds its way into your home or business, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Can the carpet be saved?” The answer is: sometimes. Whether your carpet can be restored depends on several factors, including the source of the water, how long the carpet has been wet, the condition of the […]
When disaster strikes your home — whether it’s from a burst pipe, a basement flood, or a kitchen fire — the last thing you need is confusion about your insurance claim. Yet for many Linn County homeowners, that’s exactly where the stress begins. At 380 Companies, we’ve helped hundreds of families in Cedar Rapids, […]
Just wrapped up a remodel? Whether it’s a brand-new kitchen in Cedar Rapids, a basement upgrade in Iowa City, or an office refresh for your business, there’s nothing like walking into a finished space and seeing the transformation. But here’s the thing most people don’t think about: what’s hiding in your air ducts after the […]
At 380 Companies, our goal is to help you breathe easier—literally. While most property owners know about surface mold, there’s a threat hiding deeper in your ductwork. In Eastern Iowa’s changing seasons—from muggy summers to icy winters—mold growth in air ducts can pose serious, often invisible risks. Here’s what every Cedar Rapids and Iowa City resident […]
The homeowner assumed for years he was standing on solid, firm ground as strong as graphene, the strongest known substance on Earth. His house didn’t agree. He woke up one day and realized what it had been trying to tell him for ages. Those cracks in the walls, ceilings and floors. The doors and windows […]
Know the Telltale Signs of a Dying Fridge “Is your refrigerator running,” asks the oldest joke in home appliances and a book titled “Jokes for 8-Year-Olds.” “Yes. Why do you ask,” you respond, humoring your aspiring comedian. “Then you better go catch it.” Jokes aside, refrigerators are so reliable as the sun rising each morning, […]
It’s February in Iowa, which guarantees two things: potholes and skyrocketing heating bills. But as your furnace works overtime to keep your home at a comfortable 68-72 degrees, your windows may be inviting winter to come on in and stay a while. Like the drafty bedroom window you just walked by. “You might not think […]
Welcome back to January, the month of a thousand New Year’s resolutions and often a thousand broken resolutions by January 10 (also known as Quitters Day). So what does 2025 have in store for you besides another 365 days? We are all looking for resolutions that can improve our family’s health, well-being and quality of […]
When was the last time you thought about your home’s gas line? It is an overlooked, unseen element to your house’s functionality and livability are on the job 24/7 365 against whatever elements the weather gods throw its way. Gas lines are efficient, multi-dimensional and cost-effective. Homes simply don’t work without them. Natural gas, as […]
Life is full of necessary evils. Cleaning out the gutters or jury duty? And no, going dress and shoe shopping with your teenager daughter and her friends is not an option. Both are bland, time-consuming chores famous for having a fun factor of zero. Unfortunately, both are critical activities. One for the U.S. justice system, […]
