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What to Do If There’s an Insurance Claim at Your Apartment: A Guide for Renters
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Handling Insurance Claims and Understanding Your Rights as a Renter As a renter, dealing with an insurance claim affecting your apartment can be a daunting and confusing experience. In fact, one of the most common questions we receive is what this process looks like for renters and what their rights may…
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Why should you have your ductwork cleaned?
Your home’s HVAC System is like its lungs. It isn’t just heating your house, it’s filtering and circulating the air your family breathes. Now imagine if your ductwork is dirty; what kind of impact could that have on your indoor air quality? The truth of the matter is that most homeowners don’t even think about…
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How well did your home weather winter?
The cold temperatures, snow and ice accumulation, and strong winds that accompany winter across much of the country can have a serious impact on our homes and properties. In addition to wear and tear, your property may suffer sudden damage such as missing or damaged shingles or siding, leaks or water intrusion, and pipe breaks. …
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Holiday Fire Safety Tips
The holidays are full of decorating, family get-togethers, and holiday celebrations, but did you know that they’re also the most common time of the year for home fires? In fact, dry Christmas trees, overloaded circuits, improper lighting or electrical, and open candles, account for hundreds of fires each year and tens of millions of dollars…
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Tips for saving money on your energy costs this winter!
With the cost of heating our homes going up, everyone is looking for ways to reduce costs and save some money. At the same time, we’re sure that you want to keep your home comfortable through the winter as well – which can be a challenge during NEPA’s harsh winter months. But with a little…
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Most common types of Hurricane Damage
Hurricane damage can be extremely varied and can range from roofing or siding damage to devastating structural damage caused by extreme winds, storm surge, and flooding. Due to the complexity of hurricane storm systems, and the forces that can be exerted against your home, it’s always a good idea to conduct a thorough inspection of…
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What is that smell?
Your nose can actually tell you a lot about your home that your eyes can’t see. This is particularly true of property issues that may be hidden or that worsen over time gradually. Here are some tips for paying attention to your nose in order to identify potential issues as quickly as possible so that…
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Learn more about Disaster Blaster on the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast!
Gary Lyons and Matthew Lyons, the founders of Disaster Blaster, recently had the opportunity to speak with Frank Fiume, the host of the Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast! During the interview, Gary and Matthew spoke about their backgrounds, Disaster Blaster’s unique approach to the restoration industry, and so much more! This is not one you’re going…
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Open House Tips for Home Sellers
When selling your home, an open house or buyer walkthrough is an outstanding opportunity for potential buyers to see your home. Not only are they able to see your entire house, both inside and out, but they can begin to picture themselves living there. Often, however, home sellers are unsure what they should do to…
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What Mold Testing is best?
When you’re concerned that there might be a mold problem in your home, there are a lot of questions and concerns that likely go through your head. Do I really have a mold problem? If I do, how bad is it? How do I find out? The fact of the matter is that mold issues…