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Why Do Pipes Freeze in the Winter and How to Prevent It?

Why Do Pipes Freeze in the Winter and How to Prevent It?

As winter temperatures drop, one common and costly issue homeowners face is frozen pipes. When water inside your pipes freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the pipes and potentially causing them to burst. A burst pipe can lead to significant water damage. Understanding why pipes freeze and how...

Preventing Holiday Cooking Fires

Preventing Holiday Cooking Fires

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and festive meals, but it also comes with its share of risks, particularly when it comes to cooking. As a disaster restoration company, we understand the devastating effects of a kitchen fire, not only on your home but also on your holiday spirit....

How to Prepare Your Home for Vacation in the Fall and Winter Months

How to Prepare Your Home for Vacation in the Fall and Winter Months

The approach of fall and winter holidays signals the perfect time to take a well-deserved vacation. Whether you're escaping to a warm destination or visiting family, it's important to make sure your home is properly prepared before you leave. Winter storms, freezing temperatures, and other...

Halloween Home Safety: How to Avoid Fire Hazards

Halloween Home Safety: How to Avoid Fire Hazards

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, creative costumes, and festive decorations, but it’s also a time when fire hazards can creep up unexpectedly. To make sure your Halloween celebrations are safe for your family, guests, and home, follow these tips for avoiding fire-related accidents. Choose...

The Dangers of DIY Mold Removal

The Dangers of DIY Mold Removal

Mold is a common household issue that can quickly get out of control if not handled properly. While tackling mold removal yourself might seem like a cost-effective solution, it’s important to understand the potential dangers associated with DIY mold removal. Here’s why calling a professional is...

Understanding the Health Risks of Mold

Understanding the Health Risks of Mold

Mold is not just an unsightly nuisance; it can pose serious health risks, particularly to those with pre-existing health conditions. Here’s how mold can affect your health: Allergic Reactions: Mold spores can trigger allergic reactions, even in people who aren’t usually sensitive to allergens....

How Hurricanes Are Formed

How Hurricanes Are Formed

Hurricanes are some of the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena on Earth. These massive storms can cause widespread damage, making it crucial to understand how they form and develop. 1. The Role of Warm Ocean Water The formation of a hurricane begins over warm ocean waters, typically in...

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Preparing for hurricanes is crucial to ensure safety and minimize damage. Here are five essential tips to help you get ready: Create an Emergency Kit Prepare an emergency kit that can sustain your household for at least 72 hours. Your kit should include: Non-perishable food and water (one gallon...

Springtime Maintenance

Springtime Maintenance

Springtime is the perfect season to perform maintenance around your home to prevent potential disasters. Here are some essential tips to help keep your home safe and secure: Inspect and Clean Gutters and Downspouts Remove Debris: Clear out leaves, twigs, and other debris from gutters and...

Emergency Preparedness Kits

Emergency Preparedness Kits

Having an Emergency Preparedness Kit is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your loved ones during times of crisis. It serves as a lifeline when access to essential resources is disrupted due to disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, severe storms, power outages, evacuations, or other unforeseen emergencies.

Dryer Safety Tips and Fire Prevention

Dryer Safety Tips and Fire Prevention

Doing laundry may seem like a simple everyday task, but maintaining your laundry appliances can help prevent damage to your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the leading cause of fires starting due to laundry appliances is failure to clean them. In the case of a clothes...

Roof Ice Dams

Roof Ice Dams

Roof ice dams typically form due to a combination of snow accumulation, heat loss from the interior of the home, and freezing outdoor temperatures. After a snowfall, snow accumulates on the roof surface. This layer of snow acts as insulation, preventing heat from escaping directly from the roof...

Water Damage – Is it Old or New?

Water Damage – Is it Old or New?

Water damage can be caused from both external sources, such as storms or flooding, as well as internal sources, such as leaks or pipe bursts. Water damage can be significant if not addressed in a timely manner as it can cause structural damage as well as health concerns. Many different issues can...

Stove & Oven Fire Safety

Stove & Oven Fire Safety

Thanksgiving and other holidays within the fall season typically means lots of cooking large meals for many people in the United States. However, many household fires are due to unsafe cooking practices or unattended cooking. It’s important to understand the risks associated with using the oven...

Laundry Room Mold Growth Prevention

Laundry Room Mold Growth Prevention

Mold growth is a health hazard and can cause serious damage to your home. Typically, laundry rooms can have the right temperature, air moisture and materials for mold growth. It’s important to be aware of the causes of mold growth so that you can prevent it from happening. Here are some tips to...

Differences between a Flood Watch, Flood Warning, and Flood Advisory

Differences between a Flood Watch, Flood Warning, and Flood Advisory

Knowing the differences between statements issued by the National Weather Service can be very helpful, especially in harsh or dangerous weather conditions. In flooding and other threatening weather conditions, it is important to stay informed and follow the directions provided by public safety...

Summer Thunderstorm Preparation

Summer Thunderstorm Preparation

During the summer months, weather conditions are often favorable for thunderstorms. Thunderstorms frequently consist of lightning, strong winds, and heavy rain with the potential for flooding. In some cases, storms may even bring tornadoes and hail! By preparing both yourself and your home in case...

Fireworks Safety Tips

Fireworks Safety Tips

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it is important to learn and review firework safety tips to avoid any mishaps when celebrating. Not only does mishandling fireworks pose a threat to your safety and the safety of those around you, but they can also start fires which can also become...

Hurricane Preparedness for Pets

Hurricane Preparedness for Pets

Atlantic hurricane season, which is from June 1st to November 30th, is a period of time where hurricanes are most likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean. However, hurricane activity can also occur before or after these dates. In the event of a hurricane, thorough preparation can be lifesaving for...

Springtime Safety

Springtime Safety

Springtime brings warmer weather, which means many people will be spending more time outside. This may include grilling, planting gardens, or other spring-related outdoor activities. However, there are various safety tips to keep in mind when working outside to stay safe and protected from...

Residential Fires in the US: Top 4 Causes

Residential Fires in the US: Top 4 Causes

According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association or NFPA, the US fire departments have responded to an average of 346,800 home structure fires every year from 2015 to 2019. Such disasters have caused an annual average of 11,070 civilian fire injuries, 2,620 civilian deaths, and...

Importance of Home Emergency Generators

Importance of Home Emergency Generators

Have you ever experienced doing something very important at home when all of a sudden, the power goes out? If your answer is yes, then you must already know how much of a hassle such a situation could cause. Now, imagine having a blackout during or after catastrophes like high winds, storms, or...

Bad Habits That May Cause Plumbing Issues

Bad Habits That May Cause Plumbing Issues

Every household experiences plumbing problems once in a while. These include issues such as clogged drains and toilets, leaky faucets and pipes, low water pressure, running toilets, and water heater problems. Such issues can cost you a lot of money, so you surely want to prevent them from...

Hurricane Dangers

Hurricane Dangers

With hurricane season just around the corner, it is important to be educated and prepared on these natural disasters. Hurricane season is June 1st through November 30th every year, and the damage that they can inflict is often devastating. Here are four common dangers that are often associated...

Cleaning Vs Disinfecting: What’s the Difference?

Cleaning Vs Disinfecting: What’s the Difference?

Regular cleaning and disinfecting are two of the most important parts of a maintenance routine, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic that we’re experiencing today. According to the CDC or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such practices can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and...

Wind Damage

Wind Damage

High winds can cause damage to your home or business. Wind damage can be direct, meaning the wind directly causes damage to a property by uplifting or blowing off material, or indirect, where other objects and debris are blown into a property and inflict damage. Wind speeds as low as 30 mph can...

What You Should Do After Storm Damage

What You Should Do After Storm Damage

Hurricanes, tropical storms, and tropical depressions are inevitable. They are natural phenomena that can hit the country at any time. So, the best thing that you can do is to prepare and know the steps you should take after the catastrophe. To help you, here are some tips you should do after...

Signs That Your Home May Be Infested With Mold

Signs That Your Home May Be Infested With Mold

The presence of mold in your home is never a good thing. It doesn’t only cause serious damage to your property, but to your health as well. People who are sensitive to molds may experience allergic reactions such as clogged noses, watery eyes, sore throat, dry cough, and skin rashes. Those with...

Water Damage from Kitchen Appliances

Water Damage from Kitchen Appliances

Did you know that your kitchen appliances can cause water damage in your home? Water is commonly used in the kitchen to cook and clean dishes. Although water in small amounts may not be immediately apparent, the damage that may result from prolonged exposure to water and moisture can end up being...