During an emergency evacuation, panic is your enemy. Prepare everyone with these 7 tips for an effective evacuation plan. No one likes to think about disasters, but the truth is they happen. In some ways, companies have become better at preparing for disasters. Actions such as earthquake-proofing your business are possible. Panic never helps anybody. It simply makes bad situations worse. So how do you not panic … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Panic Proof Your Evacuation Plan
Playing Defense: 9 Tips to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Water damage is one of those home repair issues that can start small but become far worse over time. Here's how to keep it out of your home in the first place. Water damage is one of the most common and expensive insurance claims. It may only be a matter of time before it strikes your home, but you don’t have to be a sitting duck. There are things you can do to protect your home and prevent these things from … [Read more...]
How to Detect Mold in Your House
The Mold Monster: How to Detect Mold in Your House Are you worried that mold may be present in your home? Here in 2019, it's estimated that 40 percent of American households have health and safety hazards. Out of these dangers, the presence of mold is one of the most common issues facing homeowners today. Not only does mold have the ability to make people incredibly sick and worsen allergies, but it can also … [Read more...]
Dampness Danger: 9 Things to Know About Black Mold
As a homeowner, the words "black mold" are probably terrifying. Why is black mold so dangerous? Where does it come from? Here's what you need to know. You work hard to keep your home clean and safe, but black mold is still a worry. That's because mold can grow in places that are out of sight. With more information about black mold, you can avoid the risk. Here are the 9 things you need to know. 1. Where … [Read more...]
How to prepare your home/business for spring storms
How to Prepare Your Home/Business for Spring Storms (Commercial/Residential) Article updated as of March 17, 2023 Spring means warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, but it can also mean unpredictable weather. During spring, cold air from the north clashes with the humid, warm air from the Gulf of Mexico setting the stage for intense weather. With high winds, flooding, hail, tornadoes and thunderstorms, spring … [Read more...]
How Water Damage Happens and How to Fix It
How Water Damage Happens and How to Fix It An estimated 90 percent of businesses close within two years of experiencing a disaster due to the cost of recovery, according to the Small Business Administration. Disasters come in a variety of forms, but one of the more pervasive is water damage. You can understand why water damage is so common - and why it's expensive to recover from. Virtually every storm event … [Read more...]
Why You Should Consider Water Restoration Services
Why You Should Consider Water Restoration Services What's the most destructive force on Earth? The whipping winds of a tornado? The searing flames of a wildfire? Devastating though both may be, they're not as common - nor as damaging - as water. From the burst pipes caused by extreme cold, to the flooding that destroys basements, water damage doesn't discriminate. In fact, over the past 10 years, all 50 … [Read more...]
What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover
What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover Most homeowners assume that their home insurance plans cover flooding, when in truth they do not. Typically, most standard homeowner’s insurance plans do not cover flood damage – whether it be caused by extreme weather or other external forces. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in America, and all areas within the United States are at some risk for flooding. … [Read more...]
What are the Top Homeowners Insurance Claims?
What are the Top Homeowners Insurance Claims? Being a homeowner can come with a lot of unexpected costs for maintenance and upkeep, so setting money aside for emergencies is smart. Some damages cannot be paid for out of your own pocket, which is why homeowners insurance is so important. You might wonder what types of damage make up the most common occurrences of insurance claims. Here are a few of the most … [Read more...]
What Does Mold Need to Grow? 6 Things You Need to Prepare For
What Does Mold Need to Grow? 6 Things You Need to Prepare For There is a myriad of health problems associated with mold growth in your home. Additionally, this growth may impact the structural integrity of your home and can be expensive to completely remove. Taking steps to prevent mold from growing in the first place is the best way to protect you, your family, and your home from this potentially-dangerous … [Read more...]
The 9 Water Damage Repairs to Expect After a Fire
The 9 Water Damage Repairs to Expect After a Fire Your home survived a fire, but now what? Here are the water damage repairs from fighting the fire that you need to expect. When fighting a fire, hundreds of gallons of water can be used. That much water is going to cause problems that need to be addressed immediately. Give thanks that your home or business didn't fall to the fire, but there's still a lot of work … [Read more...]
What to Do After a House Fire: 6 Important Steps to Follow
What to Do After a House Fire: 6 Important Steps to Follow You bought this house thinking you would spend decades there. The last thing you anticipated was losing everything in a house fire. But that's what happened--in what felt like the blink of an eye, all of your worldly possessions and precious memories went up in smoke. You're trying to wrap your head around the loss, but you're also trying to start … [Read more...]