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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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Safety Tips for Entertaining
Nothing ruins a party like a trip to the emergency room, but taking precautions can greatly reduce the likelihood of that happening! Here are some Safety Tips to get you started! When entertaining, a good host / hostess is concerned with whether the guests are having a good time. To ensure that happens, the safety…
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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…