With tax season coming to an end, many of us had to make a payment or two that is pinching our wallets a little bit. Keeping your home clean and fresh doesn't have to break the bank. With that in mind, how can we save money while keeping our homes beautiful?
Based on a search using Gemini for information on the question “what are the most common residential damage restoration questions being asked today?”, here are the top results.
While everyone dreams of a winter wonderland, winter temperatures can wreak havoc on your plumbing and roof, leading to hidden water damage that might not show itself until much later. Even in early spring when you see temperatures jumping from high to low and back up again, there is a potential for water damage to your home. Here are some ways to check for hidden water damage caused by cold weather.
As the weather warms, we are seeing more instances of water damage from sewage or septic backups in the home. Not only is this a very unpleasant source of damage, but it is also extremely hazardous due to the contaminants in the water coming back from your septic system or sewage lines. Since this is a very undesirable situation, read on to learn more about how to protect your home from this type of loss and what to do if it does happen to you.
Holidays are a time for gathering and celebrating, and food often plays a central role. There was a recent story in the news about a couple who died in their Roswell apartment due to an unattended cooking fire. Cooking fires are the most common source of household fires today so here are some essential safety tips to keep in mind while cooking a feast for friends and family during the holidays.
October is Fire Prevention Month. We are going to take this opportunity to review key steps you need to take to keep your family and friends protected from the risk of injury or worse from a household fire. There are millions of household fires each year. These fires result in fatalities and injuries that affect children and elderly adults the most. Property damage includes the home, personal belongings and financial hardship. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, house fires caused $6.9 billion in property damage in a five-year period. Common causes of household fires are cooking, heating equipment, electrical malfunctions and smoking. Ways to protect your home and family from this include the steps recommended here.
Did you know there is a holiday called Weather Complaint Day? We hear people complaining about weather related issues almost every day of the year so never thought about a single day dedicated to this. Weather can be a topic of endless discussion, and often, it's the source of many complaints. The most common complaints are extreme heat, freezing temperatures, too much or too little rain and sudden, unexpected weather changes.
Water damage can be caused by many different things, like faulty plumbing, wear and tear causing leaks, burst pipes, etc. Many of those sources cannot easily be predicted, but flooding from external sources not only can be predicted but can be prevented if you know how to take the proper steps to protect your home from flood damage.
ServiceMaster of Gwinnett and ServiceMaster 5 Points are now cleaning windows in addition to the professional carpet, tile, hardwood and upholstery cleaning services that you already have come to know. There are several advantages to hiring a professional window cleaning service over tackling the job yourself.
