SPRING HAS FINALLY SPRUNG

April showers bring May flowers, and its already begun. Frequent, heavy showers can lead to flooding, which can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. To help minimize damage, use and share the following tips: Fix leaky roofs and foundation cracks immediately. Keep gutters and drains clear so they can do their job by carrying water away …

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We Offer Complete Reconstruction

We provide complete repair and reconstruction of Water, Fire, lightning, windstorm, vandalism, collapse, explosion or other property damage. Our staff is 100% dedicated and fully equipped for any emergency response, being available 24/7. We also offer Consulting, appraisals and inspections, Board Up, Repairs, Restoration, and Reconstruction for your Home or Business. With the professional services …

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Fall IS Coming….

August, it can be argued, is the most beautiful, warm, “reminding us what’s coming” type of month…… with no holidays. You wake up and think to yourself “its almost the end of the summer, SCHOOL will be back in session soon.” Yet, you still have so much more to do before winter. Well, now is as good a time …

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Carbon Monoxide and Your Furnace

Staying warm is especially important during this cold winter weather, but there’s a chance your furnace could make you sick. Homeowners need to be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning in the winter when furnaces are working overtime and cars are warming up in the garage.  CO (carbon monoxide) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas …

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Freezing Temps and Frozen Pipes :(

Preventing frozen pipes Risky locations Pipes are most susceptible to freezing when located:    • In an outside wall.    • Under a sink on an outside wall.    • In an unheated crawlspace. There are a few things you can do to prevent the problem of freezing pipes: Leave the water running at a slight trickle (the …

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Save a Little Money This Holiday Season

When your budget is already stretched from holiday activities, decorations, gifts and cards, try saving money with these energy-saving tips provided by the California Energy Commission: Cook several of your holiday foods at the same time. Just make sure you leave enough room for the heat to circulate around each dish. Microwaving foods rather than …

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Cleaning Soot after a Fire….

…. is not an easy task. While it seems like it would be an easy job to get rid of the leftover residue, many times, improper cleaning can make an even bigger mess and sometimes destroy belongings. Before you try doing this on your own, it’s important to know a few facts about soot.

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LANCASTER PA OFFERING FREE SMOKE DETECTORS

Hundreds of free smoke detectors available in Lancaster Donate to Lancaster Fire Foundation for more  detectors Published  9:36 AM EDT Jul 09, 2013             LANCASTER,  Pa. —City residents who own their home should call 717-291-4869 to get  smoke detectors. Donate to the foundation by mailing checks to 100 South Queen  Street, Suite 103, Lancaster, PA. Read more: …

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4th of July Barbecue and Fire Safety

Keep grills at least 10 feet from other objects, including the house and bushes. Keep children away from the grill and never leave the grill unattended. Never use the grill inside your home or garage. Check your gas grill hoses for cracks, holes and leaks. Store your propane tanks in the garage or shed, not in the house! Most …

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Not sure what to do when you have Water, Smoke or Fire Damage??

Here is a checklist of what you should do…….. Immediately report water, fire, trauma, mold, soot damage to your insurance agent. Call a certified restoration company to secure your property and to mitigate damages.  Your insurance company may provide names and phone numbers of referrals. You are not obligated to use a specific company. ServiceMaster …

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