Watching the flames on a campfire can be mesmerizing. The way the colors change and the flames move is relaxing and even therapeutic. Its heat gives a sense of comfort. Watching the flames on a house fire though is the exact opposite. It is devastating. The way the fire consumes all, leaving nothing free from […]
America has lots of old houses. According to Eye on Housing, the average owner-occupied structure was about 37 years old in 2015 which is higher than the U.S. median age. More than 38% of all U.S. homes were built prior to 1970. If you live in a historic home, you enjoy the character and craftsmanship […]
When you’ve had a fire in your home, not only does it damage the furnishing, it also damages the building materials. As you look around your home, you will see the type of handicraft and your financial investment in all the finished wood cabinetry and millwork. For example, kitchen cabinets range anywhere from $100 to […]
You cannot mistake the sound of a smoke alarm. They are super loud and randomly go off from time to time without reason. Before you get too aggravated, learn to appreciate that almost invisible gadget up on the ceiling. The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke […]
If you have had a flood in your home due to weather or plumbing problems from your house, you might think that you can handle the water damage cleanup process all on your own. However, there are some pretty important reasons why a professional should take over the job. Here are some reasons to put […]
Almost every home or business experiences water damage at some point during its lifetime. It’s easy to understand the necessity of treating big water damage disasters that make your home or business unuseable, but sometimes, homeowners and business owners let small water damage events or water damage that happens slowly over a long period of […]
