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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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Tips for buying a home in the winter
Have you heard that winter’s a bad time to buy a house? Here’s why that’s no longer true! While Spring and Summer are the most popular seasons to purchase a house, home sales in the Winter are becoming increasingly common. Cold weather and inclement conditions can change the home buying process in a number of…
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Common things that increase your Home Insurance rate
While finding out that your insurance premium has increased is never great news, sometimes there are things you can do to reduce the increase’s impact on you. For tips on doing this, we asked the experts! Many homeowners assume that their insurance premiums are calculated solely based upon the value of their home, but this…
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Radon Testing: Should the Mitigation Company Do the Testing?
Should Radon Mitigation Companies Do Radon Testing? Is there a conflict of interest? Radon has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and it is estimated that it causes over 20,000 deaths a year. Radon occurs naturally and is caused…
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Asbestos – Where Do You Look?
Do you have Asbestos in your home? Are you sure you even know where to look for it? Disaster Blaster gives insight on Asbestos, where it is commonly used in construction, and its removal. Almost everyone has heard of Asbestos, but do you know what it is? Do you know if you have asbestos in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…