Insurance Adjusters: Contract for Proper Property Cleanup After a Death
When someone dies at home, whether by natural causes, suicide, or homicide, the family members often need help in a variety of areas. The grieving process starts, the funeral arrangements need to be made, and questions often arise as to the property left behind....
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Prepare Your Home to Prevent Hurricane Season Storm Damage
Hurricane season in North America is typically June through November each year. While the greatest risk of property damage is in the coastal states, the Midwest region and other inland states are still affected by the increased rainfall, strong winds, and sometimes...
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Year-Round Use of Dehumidifiers Reduces Risk of Indoor Mold
You don’t need to live in a tropical area to experience high humidity. Even Midwest communities go through a season of hot, humid weather. We come to expect that minor discomfort a little during the summer. But high humidity inside your home can be a breeding ground...
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Washing Machine Malfunction Causes Basement Flooding Risks
It may be the perfect time-saving plan – load the washing machine and leave home to run some errands. But, when the washing machine malfunctions and floods your basement, you’ve lost much more than those few minutes. A residential washing machine can use 10-30 gallons...
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Lightning and Electrical Storms: 3 Precautionary Steps to Avoid Home Fires
Lightning and thunderstorms often go together. Unfortunately, sometimes home fires also happen because of lightning and weather conditions associated with seasonal storms. According to NOAA.gov, forecasters are predicting near- or above-normal Atlantic hurricane...
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How to Recover from Sewer Backups at Your Business
It’s a smell that every business owner dreads; walk in one morning and notice the unmistakable smell of sewage all over your commercial building. Are you dealing with a sewer overflow, or a sewer backup? Each brings about a different set of problems. An overflow...
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Home Disaster Prevention Tips While on Vacation
You may have planned a vacation for weeks, or it may be a last-minute getaway for some relaxing time. Wherever you decide to go for vacation, there are often dozens of things to worry about prior to your trip. Here are some home disaster prevention tips to keep in...
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Home Maintenance Checklist to Prevent Water Leaks
When the seasons change and cold weather starts setting in, it is a good time to perform some maintenance tasks to prevent water leaks. Regular preventative duties now can reveal potential problems that should be repaired before the temperature dips. A visual...
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Homeowner Insurance Tips for Water Damage Coverage
Water damage coverage in a homeowner’s insurance policy, and even renter insurance, has changed over the years. It is helpful to review your policy annually, to understand what is covered and what may have changed from previous years. Normally, these conditions would...
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A Review of Fire Damage Facts and Fireproof Products
Understanding the differences between the terms ‘fireproof’ and ‘fire resistant’ can help you make the best choices for your home, especially when trying to prevent fire damage to your belongings. The truth about ‘fireproof’ could be surprising to most people, as...
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How Flooding and Water Damage Affects Your Home
Water is one of the most powerful forces on earth, and there are many ways it can damage your home through flooding. Depending where you are located, flooding can occur because of an overflowing river or creek or a large amount of rain over a short period of time, or...
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Important Cautions about Septic or Sewer Cleanup
Excessive rain or thunderstorms can cause flooding in many areas, causing over-taxed sewers to spill over or back up into homes. The disaster is not only a mess, but it can be dangerous. Evaluate this information about sewer cleanup before you wade into the issue on...
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How Content Pack-out Services Make Fire Damage Repairs Easier
After a home fire, it is usually best to remove belongings to make room for the restoration and reconstruction. Investing in content pack-out services to make fire damage repairs easier will give you some confidence that the items that have survived have been packed...
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Lists Help Prepare Before a Home Disaster Happens
Nobody wants to deal with a home disaster, but it helps to be prepared in advance. Making lists and taking pictures can streamline the cleanup and recovery process from damage caused by fire, water or a natural disaster. Inventory Lists Begin in a room and make a list...
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Prevent Water Damage after Basement Flooding
Basements can flood for a variety of reasons. You might have a plumbing issue such as a leaking water heater or a cracked pipe. Flooding could also result from weather conditions such as unusual amounts of rainfall. Whatever the cause may be, remember to take...
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What to Expect from your Disaster Restoration Company
There is a lot to do after a disaster strikes your home. As you try to get back to a normal life physically, let a reputable restoration company help you minimize your financial losses and recover your belongings. What is a Restoration Company? A restoration company...
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Tips to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
There are many different types of natural disasters that can occur, and they don’t have be on a scale of Hollywood proportions to be classified as an emergency. Learning about the causes and dangers of various disasters can help you better prepare for them. Know your...
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Integrity During a Disaster Cleanup
In the past, a person’s word was good enough to ensure that a promise would be kept, and this integrity is still a valued character trait today. Find out about the importance of integrity and how it can benefit both you and the restoration company you are contracting....
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How to Rebound After a Home Disaster
Nobody wants to become the victim of a disaster in their home. However, being able to recover afterwards is just as important as surviving during the event. There are many different disasters that can occur anywhere, and the chances of disasters such as earthquakes...
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Fire Safety for a Safer Home
Thousands of people die each year in residential fires, which makes fire safety a concern for everyone. This type of tragedy could be prevented by following a few tips that can prepare you and your family. Fire Facts Fires spread quickly. An abundance of flammable...
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