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Winter weather varies from region to region, but regardless of where you, it is very likely at some point to face some severe winter weather accompanied by dangerously low temperatures [...]

As winter is getting closer, if you enjoy the occasional fire in your wood-burning fireplace or if you heat rooms in your home with a wood stove, you must keep [...]

Did you know that each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, more than 20,000 visit the [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

Mold is one of the most common problems that homeowners face.

June 21st officially kicked off the beginning of summer.

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.

In today’s homes, finished flooring materials are becoming more popular than carpet.

“April showers” are sometimes much more than just a bit of rain.

Dealing with the aftermath of a fire is difficult for a few reasons.

Flood situations are never something to mess around with.

No one likes to be sick, especially with the Flu.

One of the most annoying situations a home owner can face is a “catastrophic” odor.