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Have a Safe Thanksgiving with These Fire Prevention Tips

Thanksgiving Day is one of our most important celebrations, but did you know that it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires? [...]

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In Case of Emergency, Call a Professional

When a disaster, such as fire or flood, strikes your property, be sure to hire the right people to restore it.

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Smoke Odor Removal after a Home Fire

Removing smoke odor after a fire in a home is a difficult task.

How to Restore Hardwood Flooring After Water Damage

As in all water-related incidents, time is crucial.

How Do I Dry out Walls After Water Damage?

After an event that causes water damage in your home, not only would the floors be affected, but often the walls are as well.

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How to Repair Water Damaged Drywall

In a water damage event, it’s essential to quickly remove the water and dry your property.

Crucial Things to Do if You Have Mold in Your AC Ducts

Mold is often visible on walls and ceilings, but it can also hide in your AC ducts.

The Best Ways to Back Up Your Data and Keep it Secure

Whether they’re vacation photos, music albums or work documents, you should keep a copy of your files to keep them secure from threats.

How To Clean and Get Smoke Damage Out Of Clothes After a House Fire

In the aftermath of a fire, it’s important to take immediate action to save your home and its contents.

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The Risks of DIY Sewage Flood Cleanup in Your Home

Sewage flooding, typically occurring in the basement or bathroom, is a critical problem that needs to be addressed immediately.

10 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Bathroom

A lot of water is used in bathrooms, so chances are that some of that water could make its way into walls and floors, causing water damage.

Fire Damage/Loss

Have you ever had a small kitchen fire or small fire in another area and wanted to know if you needed professional cleanup? Our experience is in most fires, cleaning [...]

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How to Know if Mold Is in Your Walls

Mold often grows out of sight in wall cavities due to water problems like flooding or leaks.

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Health Risks and Safety Hazards after a Home Flood

After a flood, all kinds of dangers lurk in waters and your home.

What Causes Sewage Backups in Homes?

When floodwater contains contaminants and viruses that present serious risks of illness, it is considered black water.

The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices.

Preventing Water Damage in Winter

Water can damage your home even in winter.

Frozen Pipes? Here’s What You Should Do

Water bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather.

How to Prevent Your Sump Pump Line from Freezing

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder, and could fail completely due to overheating.

Best Practices for Using a Dehumidifier

While you can’t control the moisture outside, you can control the humidity levels in your home.

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