Tag: tips

  • 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 common IS Radon?

    How common IS Radon?

    You might have heard of Radon, but is it a common problem in homes? Could you have a Radon issue in your home? You may have heard of Radon in the news, or at some point during a home purchase, but aren’t really sure what it is. Maybe you just don’t know if it’s something…

  • What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away?

    What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away?

    What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away? Did you have a Water Damage that wasn’t dried properly and you’re now concerned could still be wet? When a water issue is initially discovered, many homeowners will try to clean it up themselves not realizing that it’s often the moisture you don’t see and…

  • Radon in… Water?

    Radon in… Water?

    As homeowners become more informed of the risks associated to higher than acceptable Radon levels in their homes and businesses, more and more Radon Mitigation Systems are being installed that successfully reduce the Radon levels in the inside air to a safe level. What many homeowners still do not realize is that Radon can also…

  • Named Peril or All Risk Insurance – What’s the Difference?

    Named Peril or All Risk Insurance – What’s the Difference?

    You’ve likely heard about Named Peril or All Risk Insurance, but what’s the difference and which provides you the coverage you need? Insurance is incredibly confusing for the average consumer, often leaving them stressed over what insurance coverages they need, and what is and is not covered by the policy they are being quoted. For…

  • Do You Know Where The Water Came From?

    Do You Know Where The Water Came From?

    Did you know that where the water came from matters? We’ll tell you why… When you have just discovered water damage in your home or business, a lot of things cross your mind; How much damage has been done? Is it still coming in? What do I do now? But one question that most people…

  • Grill Safety Tips

    Grill Safety Tips

    Used safely, a grill can be a fun way to make a delicious meal, but do you know how to properly place and use a grill? Grilling Safety… What You Need to Know! At Disaster Blaster, we often deal with Smoke and Fire Clean-Up and Restoration jobs, some caused by outdoor grills. Many of these…

  • January is National Radon Action Month!

    January is National Radon Action Month!

    In an effort to increase awareness of the dangers posed by Radon gas, the United States EPA has designated January National Radon Action Month! Radon is known as the silent killer because it is not only the second leading cause of lung cancer (second only to cigarette smoke), but also undetectable without special equipment, as…

  • Certified – Licensed – Qualified: What does it mean?

    Certified – Licensed – Qualified: What does it mean?

    You may have heard Contractors, Mitigation Firms, and Cleaning Companies refer to themselves as Certified, Licensed, and Qualified, but what does that mean? You have likely seen contractors, mitigation firms, and cleaning companies that refer to themselves as “certified”, “licensed”, or “qualified” in advertising and correspondence. Some companies even use these terms in their names!…

  • What should your Home Inspector look for?

    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…