Your Local Pittsburgh, PA Property Restoration Blog

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

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.

While Thanksgiving is a special holiday for family and friends, it does pose some dangers to your pets.

Smoke alarms are extremely important in keeping you and your family safe in case of a household fire.

October 7-13 is National Fire Prevention Week, which is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) each year.

The thought of a home intrusion or burglary is something that would make anyone’s skin crawl.

Floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States and also the most dangerous.

It’s National Preparedness Month and we want you to be prepared for the upcoming flu season (October through May).

Heat illnesses are conditions that arise when your body overheats.

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

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

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.

Water can damage your home even in winter.

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

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

We need heat to keep us warm during cold weather, but heating the home doesn’t come without risks.

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

Hoarders are emotionally attached to their collections and can compromise their own safety and relationships just to hold on to those items.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be safely detected in your home only by CO detectors.

There’s something magical about lights during the holiday season … but also something dangerous.