The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that vehicle fires account for about 20% of all reported fires.
Decorations for special events, most often involving candles, account for an annual average of 800 home fires, causing nearly $4 million in direct property damage, according to National Fire Protection [...]
According to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) survey, only one of every three American households have developed and practiced a home fire escape plan.
While you enjoy the fresh air, be sure to exercise caution when using outdoor electrical appliances, equipment and tools.
Smoke alarms save lives.
We are already halfway through National Fire Prevention Week and we want to advise you to take personal responsibility and prepare long before a fire threatens your home and your [...]
As we continue to observe Fire Prevention Week, we invite you to watch this short movie together with your children, and start developing an emergency family plan.
Here’s an easy trick how to clean rust off chrome bathroom fixtures and how to keep it looking clean longer: make a thick paste with Barkeeper’s Friend (available online) and water.
While this campaign lasts the entire month, most fire departments designate the second week of October as Fire Prevention Week, during which demonstrations and expos are held in different U.
Fire damage restoration and water damage restoration are two very different types of jobs, so it’s no surprise that they need to be approached by the responding restorers accordingly.
When the topic of winter weather home maintenance comes into focus, the emphasis is typically put on preventing frozen and broken water pipes, a common issue that homeowners experience in [...]
We all know that mold exposure isn’t conducive to a healthy indoor environment.
Mold is one of the most common problems that homeowners face.
If Superstorm Sandy was the restoration industry’s biggest storyline in 2012, there’s a good chance that the September Colorado flooding will be the storyline best associated with 2013.
June 21st officially kicked off the beginning of summer.
In April 2010, the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rules (RRP) went into effect regarding renovation, repair and restoration in homes and other structures that might contain lead paint.
Over the years, there has been an abundance of misconceptions and non-truths involving property damage and restoration procedures.
Whenever property is damaged by water, it is essential to dry that property and all contents as quickly and effectively as possible.
Restoration professionals are often asked if they are able to remove cigarette or tobacco smoke odors.
Due to the recent floods throughout the United States, much of the nation has experienced violent weather in recent months and literally millions of people have had a deluge (rain [...]
In today’s homes, finished flooring materials are becoming more popular than carpet.