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Ice Dam Prevention!
Ice Dams can cause significant damage to your home. Here, we present some tips for preventing Ice Dams from occurring in the first place! What is an Ice Dam? When a large amount of snow accumulates on a roof, heat loss from insufficient insulation and poor attic ventilation can melt the snow from the underside.…
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How damp is your basement?
Is your basement TOO damp? Here are some things to look for! Damp basements are not uncommon in many parts of the country. Particularly in areas where the soil contains a lot of naturally occurring rock or have high water tables. These issues can direct rain water right into our homes. So homeowners in these…
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Dryer Fire Prevention!
While Disaster Blaster does Fire Damage clean up and repairs, we certainly want to help prevent fires if possible. Dryer fire prevention is possible by following some easy tips. For most people, the clothes dryer is an invaluable appliance that allows them to keep up with what seems like a never-ending supply of dirty laundry……
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How to Remove Food Stains
With a little bit of know-how and some elbow grease, many food stains can be removed. Here are some tips for removing common food stains! Is there some sort of unspoken rule that says “messy food must leave a stain”? It sure feels like it, doesn’t it? Well, there’s no need to be scared of…
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Smoke Detector Maintenance and Expiration Tips!
Smoke Detectors are an invaluable addition to any home and can be the difference between life and death. Here we discuss smoke detector maintenance and expiration, as well as types of smoke detectors and their suggested placement! The importance of Smoke Detectors really cannot be overestimated given the impact they can have in saving lives.…
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Ice Dam Prevention Tips!
Ice Dams can cause significant damage to your home. Here, we present some tips for preventing Ice Dams from occurring in the first place! What is an Ice Dam? When a large amount of snow accumulates on a roof, heat loss from insufficient insulation and poor attic ventilation can melt the snow from the underside.…
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Christmas Tree Care and Safety
Whether you have a live or artificial Christmas Tree, some safety precautions are necessary to ensure that you have a happy and safe holiday season! Here we will go over some Christmas Tree care and safety tips to keep your holiday merry! Whether you have a Live Christmas Tree or an Artificial Christmas Tree, some…
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How To Get Rid of Pet Odors
We love our pets, but that doesn’t mean we need to love the smells they leave behind. With these tips, you don’t have to! We love our pets, but that doesn’t mean we need to love the smells they leave behind. A house or apartment that smells like pets can not only lead to embarrassment,…
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Ice Dam: What Should I Do?
Ice Dam? Water Damage? What causes an Ice dam and what can you do about it before it causes severe water damage or mold contamination. Your roof is covered with snow and water is coming in your house. You can’t see any damage to your roof, so what’s causing your roof to leak? The likely…
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Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
Whether Mother Nature brings several feet of snow or only an inch, improper shoveling can result in serious injury. Here are some tips for safely clearing your driveways, sidewalks, and paths! While snow can be beautiful as it comes down, after the storm is another thing entirely as we get the shovels out and begin…