Water can cause serious and expensive damage to a house. Here are 5 tips to prevent water damage to save you some stress and money. 1. Check Outdoor Water Pipes and Hoses Maintaining outdoor water pipes and hoses is especially crucial as you prepare for winter or spring. In the winter, disconnect hoses so that …
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What To Do During a Power Outage
When you’re experiencing a power outage, most people assume the power will be restored within a few hours. But this isn’t always the case. Power outages can last as little as a few minutes to as long as several days or even weeks, and sometimes even longer in the case of natural disasters. If you …
Garage Fire Hazards
Many homeowners take home fire prevention seriously, yet they have their fair share of garage fire hazards without even realizing it. Your home is equipped with fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, but most garages are left unprotected. This lack of safety equipment, along with many of the hazardous items commonly stored in garages, make your …
How to Safely Burn Weeds
How do you safely burn weeds? Whether there is a red flag fire warning or not, proper fire safety protocols can prevent a disaster. Before You Get Started Many places have strict regulations around when and where you can have a “residential open burn”. In Utah, you must gain a permit through the Utah Department …
Where Mold Growth Is Most Commonly in Your Home
When it comes to caring for and maintaining your home, mold growth might not be on your radar since it takes time to build up. The thing about mold is that you don’t realize it’s there most times until it’s too late. That’s because it starts small and then grows and expands and often happens …
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Where Mold Is Most Commonly in Your Home
When it comes to caring for and maintaining your home, mold might not be on your radar since it takes time to build up. The thing about mold is that, most times, you don’t realize it’s there until it’s too late. That’s because it starts small and then grows and expands, and often, this happens …
What You Should Have in Your Emergency Kit
Floods, fires, power outages, and other disasters could strike at any moment, so it’s best to be prepared with an at-home emergency kit. Creating a personalized emergency kit is simple if you know what to include in it. If you don’t have an endless supply of time, money, or room, here are our top picks …
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Why You Should Be Using A Drain Snake Regularly
You have probably used a drain snake before to remove a clog, but did you know you should be using it more regularly? Keep reading to find out more. Clog Prevention Rather than wait until the water doesn’t drain out of your tub anymore to remove a clog, why not take care of debris in …
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5 Things You Need to Know and do After a Flood
The time after a flood can be critical to mitigating as much water damage as possible. Keep reading for what you should do post-flood. Flood Safety Flooding is hazardous, so you must exercise caution. Here are our tips for staying safe during a flood: Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, as moving water can sweep …
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage
It’s ok to have questions about water damage, especially if you’re a new homeowner who hasn’t had to deal with it much. Here’s the thing: it’s the last disaster you want to have to deal with in your home or business, and the prospect of taking care of water damage can feel incredibly overwhelming. We …
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