A property fire is a traumatic and overwhelming event. When the fire is out, going through the aftermath of putting your home or business back together can be challenging and very emotional, especially when you don’t know which steps to take first and where to go next. When it comes to a home or business […]
As homeowners, we don’t like to think of the possibility of our home being ravaged by water damage. Unfortunately, water damage disasters do occur, and they occur more often than you might think. The great news is that most water damage events are preventable if you take the right proactive steps to safeguard your home. Let’s […]
House fires are more common than you may think. According to FEMA, there are 1.24 million house fires in the U.S. in 2013. The good news is that is down more than 20 percent from a decade earlier. Those fires did about $11.5 billion dollars in damage. It is daunting to know that house fires […]
When encountering a need for water damage cleanup, it is important to understand everything that goes into the water damage process. It’s also equally important to know that things you shouldn’t do. Understanding all these principles of water damage cleanup will go a long way in helping you know what to do if you are […]
Dealing with the aftermath of a fire or smoke damage in your home is hopefully something you never have to go through. However, if this does happen to you, it’s important that you know how to respond. The best way to figure out what to do is to contact a professional restoration contractor such as […]
Before we begin, if you’ve experienced a fire in your home, no matter the size, we are sorry you’re going through this! We understand the trauma and uncertainty a fire creates, and also understand the importance of reversing the damage and restoring your home as quickly as possible. A highly trained, professional, and caring team […]
Upon finding their home affected by water damage, many people’s first reaction is to immediately begin jumping in to clean up the mess. Of course, it’s important to begin the cleaning and restoration process as soon as possible, but jumping in before you are ready without the right preparations could just make things worse. In […]
Knowing about fire safety and prevention is real lifesaving information. Take this short test to see how much you know. 1) Where should you install smoke alarms? a) On every level of your home b) Inside bedrooms c) Outside sleeping areas d) All of the above 2) How far away should flammable items – such […]
If your home has a basement, you’re probably familiar with sump pumps. Sump pumps are like kickers on NFL teams – you only notice them when they don’t come through. Instead of blowing a game for you, if a sump pump fails, your basement can flood and a valuable investment can be ruined. Learning about […]
CFL light bulbs are a great way to be more energy efficient and save money, but when they’re poorly made they can be dangerous. Here’s a story of a CFL gone wrong: This is a picture of a CFL light bulb from my bathroom. I turned it on the other day and then smelled smoke […]