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How to Stay Safe From Lightning

Written by jsolloway on November 26, 2018. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.

Summer days are here! Along with the sunny, fun-filled days (relaxing outdoors enjoying a tall glass of cool lemonade; barbecuing; going swimming or fishing), come thunderstorms. While we can appreciate the moisture and coolness brought by the change in weather, thunderstorms can be dangerous – at times – deadly. Don’t let thunderstorms ruin your summer. You must learn how to stay safe from lightning.

How Does Smoke Damage Affect Your Business?

Written by jsolloway on November 19, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

Fire and smoke damage can be disastrous to your home or office. Fire travels through the building in mere minutes and penetrates flooring, walls and ceilings. Smoke is a combination of particles and chemicals caused by incomplete burning of carbon-containing constituents. If your home or office has been through a fire you need to know how smoke damage can affect your business.

How do I Repair My Home After Hurricane Damage?

Written by jsolloway on November 5, 2018. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.

You’ve followed all the steps to protect yourself and your family before the hurricane hit. Now it’s over, you’ve survived the storm. Your family is safe. Now you must deal with the aftermath; repairing your home. Hurricanes cause approximately $10 billion in damages in the United States every year. It’s important to know how to repair your home after a hurricane has ravaged it.

Best ways to stay safe during a hurricane or nor’easter

Written by jsolloway on October 29, 2018. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Every season in New Hampshire brings weather challenges. Spring rains can cause flooding. In the summer, thunderstorms appear out of nowhere, at times leaving us without power. Fall is the time for hurricanes. Winters bring nor’easters burying us in snow and knocking down trees. No matter what time of year it is, we are not really completely safe from Mother Nature’s wrath. We can’t stop Mother Nature, but there are precautions we can take and ways to stay safe during violent storms such as a...

After a Fire in Your Home, Get Rid of These Things

Written by jsolloway on October 19, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, soot and fires, Tips and Advice.

After being exposed to heat, smoke, and the chemicals used by firefighters to put out the fire not everything should be salvaged. The items that you toss should include food, medicines, cosmetics and burned clothing.

Taking Steps to Prevent Water from Damaging Your Electronics

Written by jsolloway on October 16, 2018. Posted in Blog, Newsletter, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

A flood in your home or business is never a good thing, but the damage that the water can do to your electronics can be irreparable. The best way to protect your electronics from water damage in the future is by taking some proactive steps now.

Reach Out for Water Damage Restoration ASAP!

Written by jsolloway on October 15, 2018. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

A landlord heads down to his basement to find that there are small pools of water under a dripping pipe. The damage is minor from what it appears. The landlord dries the wet areas with a fan and checks the pipes for a possible leakage. He patches up the areas on the pipe where dripping occurs without noticing any major issues. The landlord is uncertain if he truly has a leakage and believes a “quick fix” is all that is needed to fix the pipe and water damage.

Dealing with Contaminants in Flood Damage

Written by jsolloway on September 24, 2018. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

A family is worried when they enter their basement and find grey water flooded from a storm that had just hit. The family is worried that the flood is a potential hazard to their belongings. Furthermore, they want to clear the damage before mold develops, as it can be harmful to their health and promote further water damage to their home.

How do I know if I have mold?

Written by jsolloway on August 27, 2018. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

You got off work after a hard day. Feeling a sense of accomplishment, you decide to relax and watch a little TV. Flipping channels you come across a program about a house with mold. Watching closely, you start to feel for the home owners. What a devastating find! It must be terrible to be in their situation. I’m glad I don’t have that problem, you think to yourself. After a while you wonder. How do I know if I have mold? How do I know that I don’t? How does anyone know? As you watch the disaster...

Ruptured Water Spigot for Garden Hose

Written by jsolloway on June 22, 2018. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Spring is finally here! As you spend more and more time outdoors, you start to notice your winter-racked yellowish brown lawn. You glance at the sky – not a cloud in sight. Shrugging your shoulders you figure this has to be a man-made undertaking. You turn on the hose and set the sprinklers to water your thirsty lawn. Looking around your bare yard, you decide this is the time to plant those flowers you wanted to add to your garden. You go to your basement to retrieve your gardening equipment....

Everyday Spot Removal and Carpet Cleaning Tips

Written by jsolloway on October 19, 2017. Posted in Blog, Carpet, Tips and Advice.

Does your home or business have carpeting? Have the carpets lost their cleanliness and visual appeal to the point where they resemble a mixture of dirt spots and stains? If so, you are not alone. Many New Hampshire (NH) property owners suffer with unsightly carpets that are sprinkled with coffee stains, remnants of mud puddles and/or imbedded pet hair. While your carpets may have seen better days, the good news is that a thorough cleaning can help restore your carpets and assist in removing those...

New England Weather Is Unpredictable: Ensuring Your Home or Business Is Storm-Ready Shouldn't Be

Written by jsolloway on September 24, 2017. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Living in New England, residents are accustomed to the fluctuating temperatures and ever-erratic weather patterns that can bring pop-up storms and unexpected rain showers. Here in the Granite State, snowstorms, wind-driven rain and heat waves are ordinary occurrences, and can sometimes be experienced in the same week! While most New Hampshire (NH) residents are accustomed to the unpredictable New England weather, many home and business owners may not be aware of the steps needed to ensure their...

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21:17 07 Jul 22

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13:49 15 May 22

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16:02 14 Jan 22

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