Today’s family can look quite different from previous generations. Mother’s who work outside the home, fathers who take on more household duties, parents who are taking care of their parents, kids who have more demands on their time and the financial implications of all these factors make for complex daily lives for millions of Americans. Today’s family is different and constantly evolving. One of the biggest … [Read more...]
National Work & Family Month: A snapshot of today’s family
National Work & Family Month
Did you know that October is National Work and Family Month? Established in 2003, this month is focused on highlighting the joys and challenges working families face every day. At BMS CAT, we understand what working families are going through. As a family-owned company, we employ hundreds of mothers, fathers, grandparents and caregivers. While every company has unique needs and challenges, we are all faced with … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Instantly Improve Storm Damage Restoration Results
Storms are some of the most common and costly natural causes of damage to property and possessions, damage which can sometimes cost millions of dollars to undo. Storms often occur suddenly and with little to no warning, catching people off guard and causing preventable damage to property, possessions and fixtures. However, there are several preemptive and reactive steps you can take to improve the storm damage … [Read more...]
Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service After Smoke Damage
Few incidents are more traumatic than having a fire engulf your home or business. When a disaster of this magnitude strikes, it’s crucial that you contact a reputable fire and smoke damage restoration company to help you get back on your feet as fast as possible. At BMS CAT, our highly skilled technicians are dedicated to providing a comprehensive scope of fire and smoke damage restoration services 24/7/365. … [Read more...]
One Thing That Stands in the Way of Document Recovery
Going through a fire or natural disaster can be highly stressful. The electronic files and physical media you keep inside are often vital to the function of your business. Contracts, bookkeeping data, employee files and physical certificates can be difficult and in some cases impossible to reproduce or replace. Fortunately, an unexpected disaster doesn't necessarily have to mean your important documents or … [Read more...]
Why You Should Discuss Disaster Recovery Before One Happens
Property-damaging disasters have a unique way of uprooting your entire life, generally with little or no forewarning. A fire could start in your home or business unexpectedly or a fast-approaching storm could roll through the neighborhood, leaving your property charred or underwater with your possessions in tatters and a slew of additional sanitary and safety concerns. When events like this happen, it can be … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Know About Cleaning May Hurt You
Cleaning Is Supposed to Keep You Healthy, Right? Cleaning your home or office - such as wiping away dust, washing windows, scrubbing tiles and vacuuming carpets - is a natural part of daily life. While many professional cleaning services are available, most people perform these tasks themselves using store-bought cleaning products. Although cleaning with over-the-counter products is a cultural norm for millions of … [Read more...]
The Noises in Your Home or Office You Should Be Focusing On
If you're like countless other people, when you hear a strange noise coming from an appliance or system in your home or office, you likely shrug it off and assume it's probably normal and nothing to worry about. But what may merely sound like a funny hissing or clanking noise right now could actually be a warning sign that the appliance/system itself is beginning to malfunction, meaning you could face costly future … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to Think Before You Clean Your Furniture
If you've finally decided to get serious about doing some summertime cleaning, you might want to stop and think about what you are actually about to do. You may have the purest of intentions by wanting to clean your couch and other furniture, but you might actually end up causing more harm than good or actually making stains worse than they were before. You've likely learned through experience that certain stains … [Read more...]
A Clean House: It’s All in the Details
There can be moments after you get done cleaning all the major parts of your home where you look around and feel like it could be cleaner. Oftentimes, the little things that should be cleaned throughout the house get forgotten or overlooked. Ensuring these places - such as tile & grout, upholstery, and furniture - are touched up will make your living space look even fresher and will extend the longevity of … [Read more...]
Home is the Heart of Summer
The end of the school year is fast approaching, which means summer is about to arrive! It's a time that brings fun and relaxation, but it's also a busy (and messy!) time with the kids at home all day. To ensure your household runs smoothly while keeping the kids entertained until the season's end, we have compiled this guide full of ideas to get you set for summer. You'll find some practical home care tips and … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared for a Tornado?
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground and is often, although not always, visible as a funnel cloud. Tornadoes can strike in any season but occur most often in the spring and summer months. About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year and every state is at risk. Most injuries and fatalities from tornadoes are caused by being struck or cut by … [Read more...]