Protecting Hardwood Floors from Water Damage Do you have hardwood floors in your home? Or are you considering installing some in your home? If you have them or have done your research, you have learned that hardwood floors can be costly. They also require a lot of work to install. If you do have hardwood flooring, it’s important to take excellent care of it so you are not spending money down the road [...]
Coping with Fire Restoration: Mental Health Strategies As a homeowner, experiencing a fire in your home can be an extremely traumatic experience. In the best of cases, everyone involved is uninjured and safe, and there is minimal damage to your home and belongings during the fire restoration process. However, this is not always the case. Even if there are no physical injuries present, this type of traumatic experience can often lead to emotional [...]
Recognizing Water Damage in Electronics Dealing with water damage in your home can be a stressful experience. Once you have experienced flooding or another water damage scenario in your home, you need to quickly assess what items have been affected, determine if they can be restored, and how to restore them. Throughout your home you may find that some of your electronics have also suffered water damage. Even the slightest amount of exposure [...]
Grilling Safety Tips to Prevent Fire Damage Spring is upon us and summer will be here before we know it. With the warmer seasons, homeowners are spending more of their time enjoying their backyards. One favorite outdoor activity during these times is grilling. Whether you’re just grilling dinner for the family, or you’re hosting a barbecue and grilling for a lot of people, you need to make sure you are doing it safely. [...]
Spring Chimney & Fireplace Cleaning for Fire Prevention When Spring comes along every year, so does an increase in rainfall, pests, and the need for deep cleaning inside and outside your home. One spot that should be cleaned at least once a year is your chimney and fireplace. At the end of the burning season, typically in early Spring, you should assess the condition and cleanliness of your chimney and fireplace to get [...]
PFRS Making a Difference in the Capital Region April is National Volunteering Month. As a family business, we not only understand the importance of providing comfort in times of crisis through home restoration services. But we also emphasize the value of giving back to the community that we serve. Giving back to the Capital Region is something that is very near and dear to us. Over the years we have participated in [...]
April Showers, No May Flooding: Spring Water Damage Prevention Tips We all know the saying, “April Showers, Bring May Flowers.” However, in the world of homeowners, it should be April Showers, No May Flooding”. Flooding and water damage in your home is something that homeowners never want to experience. Unfortunately, it happens all too often. In the Spring season, we usually experience a large amount of rainfall. The amount of rain mixed with [...]
Sump Pump Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water Damage Experiencing flooding in your basement or water damage is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. To avoid these situations there are certain preventive measures that you can take to ensure your home and your family are safe. You can keep an eye on cracks or disruptions in the foundation, seal your windows efficiently, or install well covers on your windows. If all these precautions fail, it is [...]
How to Prevent Water Damage to Important Documents When your home experiences water damage from cracked pipes, flooding, or another avenue it can be a stressful experience for you and your family. Dealing with home damage, finding a place to stay, and the entire home restoration process are only a few things you will have to deal with. While many parts of your home can be restored or replaced, there are certain documents [...]
Extension Cord Do's and Don'ts for Fire Safety According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, improper use of extension cords causes around 3,300 residential fires a year. Common fire-causing extension cord malfunctions are overloading cords, using damaged or frayed cords, and short circuits. It’s important to educate yourself on the correct use of extension cords to minimize the risk of fire damage to your home. Here are some of the most helpful extension [...]
