As we head into the 4th of July weekend and a summer of fun ahead, many of us will spend time outside with friends and family enjoying backyard BBQs. Even though you’re outside, it’s still equally as important to be cautious about fire safety. Improper use of a grill—whether gas or charcoal—can cause a fire…
Did you know? Electrical fires are one of the most common causes of house fires. This can happen due to faulty wires, an overuse of electricity, malfunctioning appliances, and more. Because we all, of course, use electricity daily, it’s important to keep safety a top priority to avoid an electrical fire that could cause major…
In our previous blog, we discussed the three different categories of water. In this blog, we’re going to be focusing on the classes of water damage. We know—it’s confusing! It’s easy to think of it like this: the three categories describe the water itself, and the classes explain the level of damage that has occurred…
While it may seem pretty straightforward, not all water damage is the same. In fact, according to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), there are three different types of water categories that can each have a different effect on your home. Knowing which type of water damage you have is crucial for…
While we’re here for you for all of your smoke and fire damage needs, educating yourself and your family on fire safety may prevent you from having any of these damages at all! Smoke detectors are critical for alerting you of a fire, but once they begin to go off you have only minutes to…