Blog Posts in Safety

Craving a pot roast? Perhaps your family wants a cozy stew? Either way, these meals need time to cook. Crockpots are a great way to simmer tasty dishes without being stuck in the kitchen. While you probably turn your slow cooker on without giving it a second thought, these appliances can be...Continue Reading

We’ve all seen the damage that tornados, hurricanes, or a polar vortex can do to a home or business. But extreme weather isn't limited to these types of weather systems. Did you know that lesser-known types of extreme or severe weather can also cause significant damage to the exterior of your...Continue Reading

You head downstairs and, to your dismay, discover that your basement ceiling is wet. How did this happen? Water damage to a basement ceiling can be caused by several different issues: Pipe and...Continue Reading

We don’t mean to alarm you, but your carpet is probably, well, gross. If your carpet is cared for like that of the average American’s, it’s home to dander, dust mites, bacteria, pollen and other allergens. Even if you vacuum your carpeting regularly, it’s likely still harboring things you don’t...Continue Reading

Think about the things that are flushed or disposed of via your kitchen sink, dishwasher or washing machine daily. Now think about a smelly, stagnant pool of these materials swirling in your basement. Not a pretty picture, right? Right. Unfortunately, finding sewage in a basement is an all too...Continue Reading

Things we can't see can play a big role in our health and safety. Microscopic irritants like dust and pollen can interfere in our health in ways we'd never expect. This is especially true when it comes to dust mites.

What Are Dust Mites?

Dust mites are microscopic bugs that...Continue Reading

Fireplace flare-up? Kitchen catastrophe? Grill gone wild? Unsightly smoke damage and soot can be tough to tackle, forming lasting stains if left untreated­­. Let the...Continue Reading

In the post-fire cleanup and salvage phase? It can be tough to let go of treasured electronics. Even if they didn’t suffer heat damage,...Continue Reading