Untreated water damage is expensive. It results in all kinds of damage, from corroded pipes to damaged ceilings to a ruined electrical system, requiring money to fix it.
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Long-Term Power Outage Tips To Include In Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
A long-term power outage can change the game in an emergency. While many emergencies only require evacuation, and you can quickly return to your home, long-term power outages come with extra steps. Not only does a power outage leave you in darkness, but it puts a lot of stuff at risk. Without power, the food …
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Minimizing Wind Damage in a Thunderstorm
Wind damage from a thunderstorm can wreak havoc on your home. Wind gusts can cause entire trees to collapse on your home or break glass windows. The damage can devastate your home and be costly to repair. That’s why it’s essential to take preventative measures to protect yourself, your family, and your home from wind …
Health Effects of Mold
We all know mold is bad when it gets indoors, but what are the health effects of mold? Mold is an integral part of the ecosystem when it’s outside where it belongs. It helps break down dead leaves, plants, and trees. If you’re out hiking in the woods, you’ll be exposed to mold, but it …
Where to Look For Mold in Your Home
If you suspect mold in your home, it’s essential to act quickly. Mold is very bad for you when it grows indoors. It can cause health problems or exacerbate pre-existing conditions. Knowing where to look for mold in your home is the first step to mitigating it and stopping its growth. But if you’re unfamiliar …
Practicing Emergency Escape Plans: Why It’s Important
Regularly practicing emergency escape plans is critical to keeping everyone safe in an actual fire emergency. We’ve discussed creating an emergency escape plan, but now we’re talking about practicing it. It’s like going to soccer practice before a big game. The more you practice, the better you’ll get. Fires are scary and dangerous, so knowing …
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Winter House Fire Statistics and History
House fires date back to the early 19th century, but what are winter house fire statistics like today? Over 350,000 fires are extinguished every year, bringing with them thousands of deaths and injuries. Something as simple as knocking a candle over can start a fire. Of course, before we had electricity in our homes, open …
Everything You Need To Know About Mold
We know you want to prevent it from growing in your home, so here’s everything you need to know about mold. We’re talking types of mold, signs you’ve been exposed to it, and how it grows indoors instead of staying outside, where it belongs. Mold is a Fungi Mold is part of the ecosystem. It’s …
Signs You Have a Mold Problem
It’s important to know what signs indicate a mold problem so you can protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Everyday allergies can indicate a mold problem, so you need to know what to look for and how to respond. About Mold Mold is an organism in the fungi family. It can grow anywhere …
Emergency Escape Plan for In-Home Fire
Fires can break out at any time, so it’s imperative to have an emergency escape plan in place to protect you and your family. We recommend practicing this escape plan twice a year. An in-home fire escape plan includes preparing every member of your family – from the youngest to the oldest. Fires will destroy …
