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  • Fire Extinguisher Tips and Preparedness!

    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…

  • Removing Unwanted Odors from Your Classic Car

    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…

  • How to Remove Food Stains

    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…

  • Smoke Detector Maintenance and Expiration Tips!

    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.…

  • Ice Dam Prevention Tips!

    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.…

  • 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…