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How to get your home ready for winter
Is your home ready for winter? As the temperatures drop, and the fall weather slowly transitions to snow and ice, many homeowners don’t realize what they could be doing now to prepare their home for winter. In fact, a little preparation now can dramatically reduce the likelihood of damage and lower your seasonal energy costs!…
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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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Hazards Associated With Remodeling!
At First a Remodeling Project can seem simple, but what Hazards do you need to be wary of? At first it seems like a simple project, you may want to replace some windows, repair a soft spot in a floor, or replace plaster with drywall… Of course, as we all know, what seems like a…
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Tips For Removing Snow From Roofs!
Snow buildup can place a significant weight load on your roof and potentially cause damages such as roof leaks and even collapse! How much snow is too much, and how should it be removed? This time of year it seems like we are getting snow storms every other day. This snow piles up and can…
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Snow Blower Safety Tips
Whether Mother Nature brings several feet of snow or only an inch, improperly using your snow blower can result in serious injury. Here are some tips for safely clearing your driveways, sidewalks, and paths! Snow blowers are a great convenience, but used improperly can result in serious injury. Stay safe while snow blowing this winter…
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Fire Extinguisher Tips and Preparedness!
A Fire Extinguisher is an invaluable addition to any home. Here we discuss what you should look for and what you should do! Fire Extinguishers…What You Need to Know! At Disaster Blaster, we often deal with Smoke and Fire Clean-Up and Restoration. Many of these disasters could have been minimized or avoided altogether if the…
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Removing Unwanted Odors from Your Classic Car
Restoring a classic car can be a very rewarding experience, but sometimes odors can still linger. Here are some tips for removing common odors from storage and lack of proper care! You never know where you may find that restorable classic car of your dreams. Unfortunately however, many times these cars have been stored in…
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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.…