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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.

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.

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.

Flood situations are never something to mess around with.

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

Restoration of smoke and fire damage is very challenging.

The fire is out, and the smoke has cleared.

Water is a unique substance.

THE SITUATION: As outdoor temperatures drop and people across the nation take measures to keep themselves and their loved ones warm this winter, fire incidents involving heating equipment are expected [...]

Most people never think of what is involved to clean up blood or body fluids after an accident, injury, or unattended death.

Mold continues to be in the news, somewhere in the nation, on a daily basis.