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Did you know that October is National Fire Prevention Month? The goal is to raise awareness about fire safety, so check out this list of the most common causes of house fires and how YOU can prepare your home and family in case of an emergency.
SMOKING (AND ALCOHOL)
Smoking in your home is the No. 1 cause of fire related ...
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Spring is about to be in full-swing, and with it comes the annual “April showers.” Often, heavy rain can cause
damage to your home or property. Unfortunately, most standard insurance policies do not cover losses caused by “outside water.” That is why it is so important to take steps to maintain your home and prevent ...
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Pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs have recently been hit with intense storms causing water and hail
damage to affect local home and business owners.
While these hailstorms may have caused you to sit through a loud and annoying few hours, they also could have caused
damage to your home or property.
Here are some areas to ...
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Toxic black mold is a specific type of mold that is spread through spores and can be harmful to humans. Black mold usually appears slimy and is dark green, black, or gray color.
It grows in warm or moist areas, such as within carpet, dry wall, or wood paneling. Black mold has a distinctive, musty odor that can ...
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The frigid cold weather has hit, and all of our furnaces are now working overtime to keep our houses warmer than the 10 degree outside temperature. Puff backs are a common problem associated with this time of year. Having knowledge of the problem and what to do if it happens is the best way to be a prepared homeowner.
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Water
damage occurs more frequently than fire and smoke
damage, and will often get progressively worse if action is not taken. There are different types of water sources and, therefore, different levels of
damage that can occur.
Raw sewage backups fall under the category of water
damage that contains contaminants and needs ...
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1) Clean your dryer vents
To keep your clothes dryer working efficiently, it is useful to clean the dryer
vent yearly. In addition, blockage within your dryer vent could be a cause of
fire.
Unplug your dryer’s gas and electric, pull the dryer away from the wall, and
unclamp the dryer vent. Using the hose of a vacuum ...
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We hope to fill this blog with all sorts of useful content on how to prepare your home and family in the event a disaster strikes. Check back often for new tips and content from the world of Extreme Restoration.
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