Tag: diy

  • How to get your home ready for winter

    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!…

  • How long does each part of your home last?

    How long does each part of your home last?

    When should you plan for repairs or upgrades? Here’s how long parts of your home will generally last! As homes age, they require upkeep and maintenance. Sometimes that’s replacing older appliances or updating interior décor, and other times that can mean larger updates like replacing your roof or heating system. Knowing how long these items…

  • Ice Dam Prevention!

    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.…

  • How damp is your basement?

    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…

  • Dryer Fire Prevention!

    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……

  • Christmas Tree Care and Safety

    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…

  • How To Get Rid of Pet Odors

    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,…

  • Ice Dam: What Should I Do?

    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…

  • Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

    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…

  • Tips for getting your home ready for Summer

    Tips for getting your home ready for Summer

    With Winter finally making way for Summer, your home likely needs a little help recovering from the cold temperatures and getting ready for the warm ones! Here are a few things you can do. These harsh NEPA winters can take a toll on your home, which can result in significant damage over time. Here are…