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Most Common Winter Home Disasters
While home disasters can occur any time of the year, some things are more common in winter. Here’s how you can avoid them! Winter can be harsh on your home. As the temperatures drop and snow and ice build up, you can find yourself dealing with a number of issues, from roof leaks to frozen…
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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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The Importance of Having an Appropriate Safety Plan
Many home owners design a safety plan in the event that something should happen, such as fire, but did you know that your plan could change depending on what happens? Here we go over some common safety plans and how different damages may impact your safety plan! Having a plan in an emergency situation seems…
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Space Heater Safety Tips
There’s nothing like warming your feet in front of a space heater on a cold day. Before you get warm and toasty however, there are some safety concerns to consider. With these cold temperatures, many people are using space heaters to keep warm. While they’re a great source of supplemental heat, they can represent a…
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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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Picking the right Christmas lights
When decorating for the holidays, like most people, you probably get out the twinkly lights and decorations. Before you do though, it’s important to make sure that those lights are safe to use. When decorating for the holidays, like most people, you probably get out the twinkly lights and decorations. Before you do though, it’s…
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Designing a Fire Escape Plan
Only 1 in every 3 American households has developed and practiced a Fire Escape Plan, have you? Did you know that research has shown that you may have as little as 3 to 4 minutes to escape a building in the event of a Fire? Unfortunately, many people don’t realize how quickly a fire can…
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Firework and Sparkler Safety
Fireworks are a lot of fun to watch, but they can also be dangerous. Here’s how to ensure you have a fun and safe 4th of July celebration! Americans buy nearly 300 million pounds of fireworks every 4th of July, amounting to 90% of residential fireworks purchased every year. With that many fireworks in use,…
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Landlord – What Does a Claim Mean to Me?
As a Landlord, you likely perform many repairs yourself, but what should you do in the event of things such as Water Damage, Mold, Asbestos, and Radon that require Professionals? As a Landlord, you quickly find that you wear many hats. From Property Manager, to Accounts Receivable and Billing, to Maintenance, your time is likely…
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What should your Home Inspector look for?
When you’re buying a home, the home inspection is extremely important. But what should your Home Inspector look for? Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Unfortunately, this investment can potentially have a lot of issues, which is why having a home inspection performed by a qualified and detailed Home Inspector…