The 4th of July is on a Tuesday this year and many Americans will have the day off. The anniversary of the Continental Congress approving the final Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, is one of my favorite holidays. Honestly, I love all patriotic events. When the Olympics are on, my family must endure an “American” meal while donning their red, white and blue. We cheer fervently when the good ole USA wins an … [Read more...]
Independence Day
Water Always Wins: Part 1
Water always wins. I’ve heard this quotation many times and never thought much about it. It made sense to me. If you have ever seen rivers that cut their way through rocks and canyons, weaving and turning their way downhill its not hard to accept that water is powerful. Waterfalls and long flowing rivers are beautiful to see…but not when it’s in your home. It was a typical Saturday afternoon at our house. We were … [Read more...]
Good News for Father’s Day
Moms have always received more attention for Mother’s Day then Dads do for Father’s Day. This should not be a shocker to anyone. However, there is good news this year about Father’s Day. The National Retail Federation has been conducting interviews every year since 2003 to see how much Americans plan to spend on Father’s Day. This year our kids, wives and anyone else who spend money on gifts for Father’s Day plan to … [Read more...]
Odor Removal with Hydroxyl Generators
Odor Removal and Restoration Odor removal is a critical part of almost any restoration project. Fully eliminating odors has always been difficult since each project has unique challenges. Fire and soot restoration jobs, for example, can be particularly tricky. Fires damages more than just the burned and charred areas you can see. Soot and smoke can damage furnishings, documents, ventilation systems, electronics and … [Read more...]
Summer Break Countdown
My nine-year old daughter reminded me the other day that they have “something like 10 days left” before schools out for summer. I looked at the calendar and realized she was right, summer is right around the corner and I haven’t created my “before school lets out to-do list”. Stress immediately set in as I racked my brain on what needs to be done to prepare myself (and the kids) for summer break. (Lack of) … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day…What’s a Husband to do?
If you are like me, every year I plan on coming up with a GRAND gift for Mother’s Day. However, it seems to come down to the last minute and I scramble to find decent flowers at the grocery store. My kids are getting older, 10 and 13 years old, and I have tried to get them involved with coming up with ideas. Unfortunately, their only response is either, “I don’t know” or “I don’t want to do THAT”. Years ago, when … [Read more...]
Fire Damage Restoration Tips
We recently partnered with RIMKUS for a “live burn” – which basically meant we were going to burn down a box, which replicated the living room in a home. We worked closely with the kind folks from the Pasadena Fire Department to hold this controlled burn in the parking lot of the Pasadena Convention Center (right outside of Houston, Texas). The reason for holding this event there was that about 100 insurance … [Read more...]
Nasty Norovirus
Norovirus outbreaks have been making national news the past couple of years. Schools, hospitals, cruise ships and everywhere in between seem to have been hit by this highly contagious stomach bug. If you, or someone you know, has ever had the misfortune of contracting the nasty virus, you know it’s definitely a force to be reckoned with. Dubbed as the winter vomiting disease or stomach flu, violent bouts of vomiting … [Read more...]
Egg-cited for Easter
Easter is one of my favorite holidays – bright and happy pastel colors, the excitement in my son’s eyes as he waits for the cue to start hunting for eggs, quality family-time and so much more! That’s why this blog is dedicated to providing inspiring ideas, tips and tricks throughout the week so you can prepare for Easter Sunday on April 16th. Happy Easter to your family, from your friends at Blackmon Mooring … [Read more...]
The Experts In Cleaning, Recovery & Restoration for Over 65 Years
Blackmon Mooring has been providing quality service to homes and businesses since 1948. To this day, we’ve been the trusted name companies and families call for cleaning and restoration needs. Our technicians receive the highest level of training for cleaning and restoration services. We are certified with NADCA, IAQA, and IICRC. 24-Hour Emergency Response 877-899-0676 Amarillo – Atlanta – Austin – Dallas/Fort Worth … [Read more...]
Putting The Pieces Back Together – Reconstruction After Disaster
Summary At Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, we respond to all types of disasters: fire, water, microbial and storm. Sometimes the damage is contained to the contents of a facility and a few structural pieces. Often, however, the significant structural damage has occurred as a result of the damage. Once the “restoration” phase of the project is completed, the facility may still not be back to normal. This is when … [Read more...]
Contain the Damage – Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Summary Fires are unpredictable and devastating. The safety of a facility’s occupants is the first priority, but the damage can cost an organization significantly. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, over $11 billion is lost each year to fires. Can you recover? Is anything salvageable? Why Does It Matter? Fire can damage and destroy a building and its contents, but smoke and soot also pose a considerable … [Read more...]