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Fire Damage
Damaged Belongings: Repair or Replace?
When to Restore vs. Replace Belongings After a fire or flood, you will have to make a lot of decisions about your property and possessions very quickly. Time is of the essence, as damage from both water and smoke/ash gets worse very quickly, so you will need to be prepared to decide whether to opt…
Read MoreAfter a House Fire
What to Do After a House Fire A house fire is one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, and it can be very difficult to know what to do in the direct aftermath. That said, it is important to do certain things early on, not do others at all, and check off…
Read MoreFurniture Cleaning & Restoration Process
What happens to my Furniture during Restoration? If you’ve recently experienced a fire or flood, you likely ended up with some furniture that you wanted to keep, but that had water, fire, or smoke damage, and needed to be restored by a professional restoration company. Professional property repair and restoration cleaning services can work what…
Read MoreSmoke Detector Safety Tips
When You Should Change Batteries in Your Smoke Detector The smoke detector is one of the most important tools we own. It keeps our families, pets, and home safe. We notice it when it’s chirping because of a low battery, or when it goes off because we went a little overboard in the kitchen, but…
Read MoreAlternatives to Leaf Burning
Leaf Burning Hazards, and How to Avoid Them If you own or rent a home with a yard, chances are, you’re no stranger to the frustrating task of getting rid of fallen leaves. Once you’ve finally gotten them raked up, you may start asking yourself “can you burn leaves to make your life easier?” Burning…
Read More14 Tips to Avoid Fire Damage In Your Workplace (Pt. 2)
14 Tips to Avoid Fire Damage In Your Workplace (Part 2) When a fire breaks out at either your home or in the workplace, the result can send your life into turmoil. Even when everyone gets out safely and injuries are either light or nonexistent, the damage from a small or large fire can have…
Read More14 Tips to Avoid Fire Damage In Your Workplace (Pt. 1)
14 Tips to Avoid Fire Damage In Your Workplace (Part 1) If you’ve been visiting our blog for any length of time, you’re probably aware that we are huge fans of fire safety. We don’t think that the safety of your home or loved ones should ever be taken for granted, which is why we’ve…
Read MoreFire Damage Risks That You Might Not Think Of
Fire Damage Risks That You Might Not Think Of Fire and smoke damage sustained in a home is, to a certain degree, a standard sort of affair. Depending on the type of structure involved and the materials contained therein, repair and restoration experts know what to expect going in. After a short time of working…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning – Don’t Forget These Fire Safety Risks
Spring Cleaning – Don’t Forget These Fire Safety Risks Spring is right around the corner and you know what that means – spring cleaning! Many people think of spring cleaning as a chance to remove dust from hard-to-reach places, throw out old food sitting in their cupboards, and go through boxes stacked in their garage.…
Read MoreThere’s No Such Thing as a Romantic Grease Fire
There’s No Such Thing as a Romantic Grease Fire You may have a burning love this week thanks to Valentine’s Day, but what you don’t want is a burning kitchen! While many couples will be venturing out to celebrate the holiday at a fancy restaurant, it’s becoming more common for lovebirds to stay at home…
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