Returning To Your Home After Fire Damage
Thousands of homeowners experience fire damage to their homes each year. Beyond the emotional trauma, the homeowner endures, they also are left to pick up the pieces after the fire. When returning to your home after a fire, there are many things to remember. Here's...
Fire Dangers and Fall Changeover
Fall is a wonderful time of the year with crisp weather and changing leaves. With temperature changes comes the yearly changeover from cooling to heating, which means switching to your furnace. It may come as a surprise, but heating equipment is the most common cause...
How to Properly Maintain Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are an important aspect of a safe home. Detectors are one of your first defenses against home fires and fire damage. When properly installed and maintained, smoke detectors can alert you to the first signs of smoke and help prevent any risks to your...
Asbestos Safety after Fire Damage
House fires can be devastating. The aftermath of a house fire is daunting, to say the least. Most turn their attention to recover and rebuild; however, there are certain risk factors, one deadly factor being asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock...
Toxic Smoke Dangers
When it comes to house fires, your home is not the only thing that can be affected; There is a danger beyond the flames that many are unaware of. Toxic smoke created by fires can pose risks to those exposed, even after the fact. Here are a few things to know about...
What Types of Flood Damage Can Occur During the Monsoon Season
When it comes to the weather during Monsoon Season, New Mexicans know what to expect, but do they know what to expect regarding how it impacts their homes? New Mexico is one of the many areas in the Southwest affected by the "Monsoon Season." Monsoon Season occurs...
Electrical Shorts from Unseen Leaks
For homeowners, water leaks can cause extensive damage to the home. But sometimes, it’s a small leak, perhaps only after heavy rainfall, and the signs that a problem exists could be overlooked. Here’s an example: an outdoor light fixture with a cover can still allow...
Water Damage Insurance Won’t Cover
Water damage is one of the most frequent claims homeowners make on their insurance. In 2019, nearly 25 percent of home insurance claims were tied to water damage and freezing pipes. Having homeowners’ insurance is vital to restoring the home, but in some cases,...
Commercial Water Damage to Your Business
Commercial water damage to your business can be devastating. Flooding to your business can cause extensive damage to your property, and repairing it could easily exceed the cost of moving to a new location. Problems with commercial water damage can be especially...
