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Protect Your Maryland Home After Water Damage: Mold Prevention Checklist
Water damage doesn’t just wet drywall and warp baseboards. In Maryland, where summers can be sticky and winters bring damp basements, the real problem often starts after the water is “gone.” The hidden moisture that lingers in framing, under flooring, and inside carpet padding can become mold’s invitation. I’ve seen it happen fast after a slow leak that looked manageable on day one, and I’ve also seen it go differently when someone treated cleanup like a time-sensitive job.