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What are Puff Backs?

Written by Casey Shearns on February 22, 2022. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, soot and fires, Tips and Advice.

Puff backs occur when an oil burner takes a long time to ignite due to the fumes building up in your furnace. The fume build-up causes an explosion within the burner chamber, leading soot to disperse throughout your home, covering walls, furniture, and anything around. Puff backs are no small matter and can require extensive clean-up and restoration. Follow along as the Soil-Away restoration experts go over the leading causes of puff backs and how you can prevent them. What Causes...

Chimney Fire Prevention

Written by Casey Shearns on February 22, 2022. Posted in Blog, Chimney, Chimney soot and fires, Tips and Advice.

During New England winters, it is ideal to be cuddled up by your fireplace during a cold night. Though without proper precaution and maintenance, your cozy warm night can turn into a disaster. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, an average of 17,600 chimney fires happen annually in the United States. Follow along as the fire and soot restoration experts at Soil-Away go over chimney fire prevention tips so you can feel safe and secure with your family around the fire this...

Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

Written by Casey Shearns on February 1, 2022. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.

New England residents are no strangers to harsh winter weather. Though it is common where we live, it is still imperative to prepare your home for winter weather, snow, and ice. Without proper preventative measures, your home could be susceptible to damage. Follow along as the water damage restoration experts at Soil-Away cover the measures you should take to protect your home from serious winter elements. Guard Water Pipes Before a winter storm, be sure to disconnect and put away...

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

Written by Casey Shearns on November 30, 2021. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

As the weather gets colder in New England, the threats that winter weather brings to your home once again arise. One major threat the cold brings is freezing the pipes in your home. This can cause a great deal of damage. Due to the pressure build-up in frozen pipes, it will cause the pipe to expand. If there is enough pressure inside the pipe, it will likely burst, causing even more significant damage like flooding or water damage. Follow along as the winter water damage remediation specialists...

How to Prevent Christmas Tree Fires

Written by Casey Shearns on November 30, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

The holidays are the time of year to enjoy quality time with your family over delicious meals. It is picturesque to cuddle up with mugs of hot cocoa around your beautifully lit tree next to your warm fireplace. However, if not set up correctly, your Christmas tree can turn into your fireplace! According to the NFPA, there are 160 Christmas trees a year that go up in flames! It is an understatement to say that this is probably not how you want your holiday season to go. To avoid any Christmas...

Crawl Space Maintenance Tips

Written by Casey Shearns on October 26, 2021. Posted in Blog, Mold, Tips and Advice.

Though your crawl space is virtually unseen and does not need to look pretty, it is crucial to maintain it. Your crawl space can be a feeding ground for dust and mold, which can ultimately cause poor air quality throughout your home. Growing moisture and mildew can also lead to severe structural problems and potential health issues. Follow along for crawl space maintenance tips from the mold remediation specialists at Soil-Away. Moisture Control Moisture and darkness create the right...

Kitchen Safety Tips for the Holidays

Written by Casey Shearns on October 26, 2021. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Holidays are a time of year to celebrate with family, and enjoy delicious food! The holiday season tends to be the busiest in the kitchen. Because Thanksgiving is the biggest cooking day of the year in the United States, it is also the day with the most cases of kitchen fires. According to the NFPA, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day. We want to make sure that you are well equipped to prevent a kitchen fire this holiday season, so you can focus on your...

Water Damage Clean Up Mistakes

Written by Casey Shearns on September 30, 2021. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

When homeowners experience flooding or water damage, the first thing they want to do is to clean it up. While this seems obvious and a bright idea, many things can go wrong if you are not adequately knowledgeable about water damage. Whether a broken pipe or roof leak, water entering a home can cause devastating damage if not taken care of properly. It can lead to more severe problems such as mold and structural damage. Follow along to learn about the most common mistakes people make when...

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Tips for Choosing a Restoration Company in Manchester, NH

Written by jsolloway on October 28, 2019. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

In life, we seem to take things for granted. While we insure our homes, we don’t really think anything will come of it, and hopefully, it doesn’t. Then, disaster strikes! Your home was hit by a hurricane; struck by lightning; you were the victim of flood damage; a fire ravaged your home, or you had a serious sewage backup problem. Any one of these things (and more) could happen. Now you need to turn your attention to finding help. Here are some tips for choosing a property damage restoration...

Fire Safety Tips for Fall

Written by jsolloway on September 9, 2019. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Autumn is upon us. It seems like only yesterday the summer season was in full bloom; warm days, lazy summer nights, picnics, cookouts and fun in the park; the kids out for summer vacation. It was a glorious experience. But now it’s almost over, the kids are back in school and we seem to be mourning the end of summer right along with them. Don’t despair! Summer will be back before you know it. For now we need to prepare for fall. There are many things that are awaiting us in the fall season; cooler...

Top Causes of Kitchen Fires

Written by jsolloway on August 17, 2019. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

While the days are cooling off with the pending arrival of fall, many people will pack up their summer picnic basket and exchange it for fall cuisines and cooking at home. There’s something about a delicious home-cooked meal that gets your mouth watering. While many people take cooking safety for granted; it should be clear that most home fires start in the kitchen. Before turning on that burner, it’s important to know the top causes of kitchen fires.

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