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The Science of Drying – Understanding Moisture Removal and Drying Techniques in Restoration When most people think about water damage restoration, they picture loud fans,...

Choosing the Right Restoration Company Choosing a restoration service is an emotionally volatile experience. The trouble is that they are generally needed in moments of...

Fire Damage vs. Smoke Damage: Understanding the differences and their implications for restoration Smoke and fire damage are often incorporated together in the context of...

Community Impact of Restoration Work A natural disaster affects not just one person; it can destabilize entire communities. Whether it is residential flood damage or...

Hoarding Cleanup: How Clutter Can Damage a Home Over Time Hoarding can grow into a serious property damage issue before anyone realizes how far conditions...

A disaster that destroys your home and personal belongings is devastating and overwhelming. A restoration company can help with the damages. Understandably,  some items are...

In the weeks immediately after a disaster, your focus is on putting out fires—sometimes literal fires. The hustle and bustle of contacting insurance and hiring...

Home insurance is the sort of thing that we all want to have but never use. In the event of a disaster, be it natural...

It isn’t just your imagination that the weather continues to become more unpredictable with each new season. Whether it is a hurricane hitting shorelines or...

Home improvement and remodeling are two of the healthiest industries in the United States, but when it comes to restoring homes, not all companies are...

When a disaster hits a home, the first priority is always the same. Stop the damage, stabilize the structure, and begin the cleanup. Crews arrive,...

Green Restoration Practices: Sustainable methods and materials used in the restoration industry  Green restoration is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: the process of...

Emergency Preparedness for Homeowners: Steps to take to prevent or lessen damage during disasters Home emergency preparedness means different things for different people. It will...

Accidents all have one thing in common: they are unexpected. When you experience damage to your home or office building, whether it is from water,...

Although water appears pretty benign, when it seeps into places where it isn’t supposed to be, it can be one of the most destructive things...

Homeowners want their property restoration to last after flood, fire or other damage. No one wants to continuously pay for preventable problems. It’s important for...

Walk past an old brick factory along the Hudson, a brownstone row in Nyack, or a century-old municipal hall, and the first thing you notice...

In the moments immediately after a fire or water intrusion event, it’s natural to feel a sense of dread and panic. While the aftermath of...

The Impact of Climate Change on Property Damage: How changing weather patterns can lead to increased restoration needs Climate-related disasters create hundreds of billions of...

Mold is an organic substance found naturally all around us. It is a type of fungus that reproduces by releasing tiny spores that travel through...

No one knows how to handle flooding in a home or building like the professionals. Flooding and water damage are incredibly overwhelming. How do you...

With Spring on the Horizon, Flood Prevention Season is Upon Us! It is hard to believe that the holidays are behind us, and more importantly,...

Restoration work typically begins during moments of uncertainty. Water may be spreading through a building, smoke residue may still be in the air, or mold...

More than 10,000 homes in the United States alone are impacted by water damage each year. It’s a pervasive problem that causes structural damage, creates...

Dealing with water, mold, or fire damage is difficult enough without the added stress of navigating an insurance claim. Most homeowners assume that once they...

At least one residential fire happens every two minutes in the United States. The annual damage costs more than $8 billion in home repairs. Unfortunately,...

When it comes to total destruction of your home and livelihood, water and fire damage are at the top of the list. It is remarkable...

Mold is one of the worst four-letter words for both homeowners and the health of their families. Although mold is an organic substance found naturally...

Many homeowners assume that only dirty water is unsafe and can create water damage in the house. Sewage backups, flood water, the accumulation of groundwater...

As a homeowner, there are things that you can do on your own, and there are others that you shouldn’t. When you see the growth...

When damage strikes, most homeowners and business owners follow a similar path in those initial moments of shock, urgency, and the frantic scramble to make...

As we enter into a new year, now is a time when people resolve to put home improvement and maintenance on their to-do list. Mold...

Grease Fire Damage Is More Complicated Than Homeowners Expect. Professional Restoration Makes a Difference There are fires, and then there are kitchen fires. To many...

When disaster strikes, whether through a burst pipe, a hidden leak, or a kitchen fire, the first few hours can feel like a nightmare. Most...

People love to save money on home improvement and even home restoration by going do-it-yourself (DIY). We would all like to think we can watch...