cleaning up and rebuilding after a fire

Three Tips for Minimizing Complications from Water Damage

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Water damage can be one of the more serious problems that homeowners may have to address. Considering the damages that can be caused by this issue, you will need to make sure that you are informed about the steps that you should take when this damage occurs. The following are a few tips to minimize the damage and disruption water can cause.   Move the Furniture If Possible If there is furniture in the area that suffered water damage, you should attempt to move it. Read More»

Tips For Finding the Moisture in Your Basement

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You may think it’s normal that your basement smells a bit musty, but it could be the result of excessive moisture. This is not good for many reasons including your family’s health, anything you may be storing in the basement, and wood that may be in the basement. Here are some tips for finding the moisture in your basement. Find the Source of the Problem First, you will want to find out what is causing the moisture problem. Read More»

Getting Water In Your Basement? Try Fixing The Grading Around Your Home

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If you have a problem with water getting into your basement, it could be from poor grading around your home. A slight slope is necessary to help the water run away from your home instead of seeping into the ground and pooling against the foundation. Thankfully, you can fix the grading by following these steps. 1. Gather Tools & Materials Get started by gathering the following items: Wooden stakes Shovel Ruler Tape measure String String level Garden tiller Topsoil Grass seed or sod 2. Read More»

House Fire? Why You Need To Hire A Fire Restoration Company Immediately

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A fire, whether it’s simple or complex, can completely devastate your home. Not only does a house fire char and ruin your home and your belongings, it releases soot into the air, which can travel throughout the rooms in your home and coat everything. What’s more, water damage caused by the fire department’s effort to save your home, can cause just as much damage as the fire if not more.  Read More»

3 Things You Should Do Following A Fire In Your Home

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It’s scary when a fire breaks out in your home. Not only is there a threat to health and life, but fire can also cause a lot of damage at a rapid pace. Not only can the fire completely destroy things, it can also leave a lot of smoke damage. There are a few things you can do right after a fire to minimize damage and keep your family safe: Read More»