Beware the Frozen Pipes!

At this time of year, we like to caution everyone about frozen pipes as they are a common cause of water damage in January and February.

Pipes most likely to freeze are those most exposed to the severe cold, including outdoor faucets, sprinkler supply lines, and pipes in unheated indoor areas like basements, crawl spaces, attics, garages and kitchen cabinets. Pipes which run along exterior walls with little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.

PuroClean to Open New Property Restoration Training Facility

Florida-based PuroClean, which specializes in property emergency restoration services, announced plans to open a new Applied Structural Drying (ASD) Demonstration Facility.

The company said the facility is only the 17th training center of its kind in the world.

The training center will include a state-of-the-science flood house, a smoke and soot simulator, and a contents cleaning room specifically designed for PuroClean's integrated contents management system.

Turkey Fryer Safety

The latest trend in preparing a Turkey is Deep Frying. However, if you don't take precautions, you may end up with an injury or fire. Deep Fryers can be dangerous because: