Tag: Damage prevention

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.

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How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home

Written by jsolloway on September 18, 2018. Posted in Blog, Mold, Newsletter.

Mold is never something that you want to see in your home. Some varieties can be dangerous to the health of you and your family. The challenge with mold is that it can thrive anywhere that has moisture and a food source. This includes walls, carpets, air ducts and ceiling tiles to name a few. The effects of mold in the home range from allergy problems to more serious respiratory infections. While it is difficult to eliminate mold entirely the following tips can help to prevent excessive mold...

Extreme Heat Can Affect Your Home:

Written by jsolloway on July 12, 2018. Posted in Blog, Community & Civic Involvement, Mold.

How to Protect It The height of summer is officially here, and with it comes the soaring temperatures and high humidity that go hand and hand with these months. While we flock to air conditioners, fans, and even pools to beat the heat, you may not realize the effect that these extreme temperatures and high humidity can have on your home.

How to Protect Your Valuables in the Event of a Fire or Flood

Written by jsolloway on April 13, 2018. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage.

When disaster strikes your home, it can leave a trail of devastation behind. But the real gut-wrenching loss are those valuables that cannot be replaced, whether a family heirloom, photographs or some other memento. While we certainly cannot predict when a fire or flood will hit, there are some steps you can take to protect those items that are most valuable to you.

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...

Is Your Home or Business Fall Ready?

Written by jsolloway on August 29, 2017. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Apple cider donuts, orange and red-hued leaves and chilly nights are the many tell-tale signs that fall is here in the Granite State. Aside from enjoying all of the amenities and fall scenery that unfolds before us every year in New Hampshire (NH), many business and home owners are checking tasks off their fall “to-do” lists, which may include inspecting gutters, draining hoses and checking caulk around doors and windows. While evaluating your home’s gutters for debris and other questionable matter...

Leaking Air Conditioner? Here's What You Can Do Now to Prevent Future Water Damage

Written by jsolloway on June 20, 2017. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Summer is officially upon us here in New Hampshire (NH), which means gearing-up for weekend picnics, roasting s’mores by the campfire and dusting off the grill for some weekend barbecues. Aside from all the weekend gatherings and beach visits, the summer months in NH also brings warmer weather and, you guessed it, the need for an air conditioner. With temperatures climbing into the 90’s on some days, performing routine tasks can be difficult and seemingly impossible without the relief of an air...

Haven't Cleaned Your Dryer Vent in a While? Here's Why You Are Putting Your Home at Risk for a Fire

Written by jsolloway on May 15, 2017. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

Dryers are one of those appliances in your home where you “set it and forget it.” You throw your freshly washed clothes into the dryer from the washing machine, set the timer and then forget about it until the timer goes off 50 or 60 minutes later. However, did you know that by “setting and forgetting” about the clothes in your dryer, you could be putting your home at risk for a fire? According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), there are over 16,000 reported home fires each year resulting...

Yikes! Frozen Pipes! Don't Let Freezing Temperatures Lead to Frozen Pipes – Part II

Written by jsolloway on February 13, 2017. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice, Water Damage.

Have you ever woken-up on a chilly winter morning and discovered the pipes in your house were frozen? You turn the knobs on the bathroom sink in frustration, hoping that water will eventually trickle out, but nothing happens. This situation is one that I experienced numerous times as a child, as the pipes in the attic would frequently freeze. While frozen pipes are something many home or business owners never want to experience, it does happen quite often here in New Hampshire (NH), as temperatures...

How to Prevent a Christmas Tree Fire from Setting Your Holidays up in Flames-Part I

Written by jsolloway on November 25, 2016. Posted in Blog, Fire, Smoke, & Odor Damage, Tips and Advice.

The holiday season has crept upon us once again, and it’s now that time of year when holiday decorations liter every department store before Halloween, and Christmas cards flood our mailboxes from family members we so gratefully see but once a year. If you’re anything like me, preparing for the holiday season consists of digging out the artificial, pre-lit Christmas tree from the basement cobwebs, with an array of half-broken ornaments that you hope the cat doesn’t think are his again. However,...

Avoid Costly Damage during Hurricane and Storm Season

Written by chrischambers on August 22, 2016. Posted in Blog, Storm Damage, Tips and Advice.

For many homeowners just the words “Hurricane Season” can send them into a panic, and understandably so. In recent years we have seen, and many have experienced, the damage that a hurricane or powerful storm can do to a home. However, there are some steps you can take to protect your home during this tumultuous season.

Clothes Dryer Fire Prevention

Written by jsolloway on June 6, 2016. Posted in Blog, Tips and Advice.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that clothes dryers account for over 15,000 fires annually. Fires can materialize when lint accumulates in the dryer or in the exhaust duct. Dryer lint can hinder the flow of air causing extreme heat conditions resulting in a fire. According to data compiled by the U.S. Fire Administration, lack of maintenance is the main contributing factor to dryer fires, Dryer vents congested by lint may cause elevated temperatures sufficient to kindle...

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