5 Results for tag: Fire
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
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At 3:44 PM on March 6, 2016, tragedy struck the Karafa family of West Homestead, Pa. Gina and John Karafa arrived home with their 11-year-old daughter, Kayla, after attending her basketball game that afternoon. They opened their garage door to a house filled with smoke and heard the loud screeching of their home’s smoke ...
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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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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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