Water damage is something no one wants to deal with. It can make home life very uncomfortable, which, in today’s time, people are spending more time in their homes than ever. Our experts have put together 3 tips to prevent water damage in your kitchen.
Disaster Doctors was contacted by Redfin to be included in their blog regarding flooding prevention and restoration. We shared a few valuable tips to prevent water damage in your home.
As a homeowner, the first thing you should do is make sure you’re prepared for winter and are preventing the main causes of winter water damage.
At Disaster Doctors, we take pride in making sure our technicians are equipped with only the best, most up-to-date water damage cleanup and restoration tools. Today, we welcome the Hygiena™ SystemSURE Plus into our lineup.
Summer is here, and with warmer weather comes the greater chance for severe weather. According to NOAA, over 80 thunderstorms happen on average each day during the summer season. Humid air gets superheated throughout the day, which results in pop-up thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. These storms can be brief, but deadly. It’s important that your home is prepared to face the onslaught of stormy weather and that you and your family know what to do during severe weather. Here are five things you can do to prepare.
Five essential tips for cleaning your home after water damage to minimize the risk of personal injury.
In the aftermath of a severe storm, it is often not only the shutters left shaken. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hail can turn a beautiful home into wreckage.
Keep Records of Repairs and Maintenance It is important to do maintenance on your home as often as you can to avoid problems. In some instances, a loss may appear to be caused by negligence or poor maintenance. Keeping records of the companies or people you have hired to do repairs may help prove that…
As a parent of young children, it’s vital that you discuss fire prevention and a fire safety plan so that everyone can remain as safe as possible.
While you may not give it much thought, you rely on your hot water heater all day every day for cooking, cleaning, and taking relaxing showers.
There are lots of perks to owning a home, but home ownership does come with some responsibilities. Summer is a great time to spruce up your home and take care of maintenance projects.
Do you or your family members frequently suffer from sore throats, runny noses or itchy eyes? What about chest congestion or headaches? Though you may be suffering from just the common cold or flu, there is a chance you could be suffering from the side effects of a dirty home.
Did you know there are nearly 400,000 house fires per year in the United States? These fires typically result in close to 3,000 civilian casualties and more than $6.8 billion dollars in property damage.
Bleach is a very common and powerful household cleaner. Being so powerful you’ll want to know some do’s and don’t of working with it.
An estimated 66% of Americans that rent don’t have renters insurance.
NEVER, and we mean NEVER mix bleach with ammonia or other household cleaners.
Mold grows best in warm and humid conditions. Add on top of this little to no light and you have prime conditions for mold to begin to grow. Here’s a quick list of common areas you may have issues with mold.
If you are in the market to buy any new major appliances like AC units or water heaters it may actually be CHEAPER to buy the higher end models. How does that work you might ask. Well it’s all thanks to the US Government tax credits.
Working with your insurance to file a claim has the potential to be a huge headache, but it doesn’t have to be.
In every disaster, you will need to have supplies ready just in case. Each member of your family should have an “Emergency Kit”. These are essential, and easy to store.
Once temperatures drop and the snow starts falling you will either be glad you followed these tips or regret procrastinating.
Mold is extremely hazardous to your health. It spreads through tiny spores that can be breathed in and cause serious illnesses. All mold needs moisture to grow so if you can control the moisture in your home you can control the mold.
Natural disasters affect thousands of people every year. You should know the risks and prepare to protect yourself. Recognize hazards and know what to do to protect yourself, your family and your community.
According to a report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the number one cause of house fires is cooking equipment with heating equipment following as the number two cause.
The thought of losing important documents, cherished heirlooms, or other valuables can be a nightmare. It’s vital to protect these things from being lost or damaged so that nightmare doesn’t become a reality. Fortunately there are a variety of options that can be used to keep the important things in your life safe.
Before you leave your house vacant for that week-long vacation you probably want to make sure your house will be safe when you return. There are some simple but often overlooked things that if you forget to do them could end in disaster.
DO: Call a fire damage repair & restoration company, Remove family members and pets to stay at a temporary location. Smoke contains carcinogens that are harmful when inhaled, so it is necessary to stay at a temporary home until the premises are deemed safe to return.
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