RestorationLocal.com, one of the leading water damage restoration providers in the country, is advising property owners to be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions this winter, as snowmelt coupled with heavy rains may cause rivers and creeks to rise rapidly, overflowing their banks and creating serious flood conditions. In Oregon this week, heavy rainfall on [...]
Jan 27 2012 | Posted in
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CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) has recently launched two new online services that will allow natural gas customers to better understand their monthly bill, as well as track service appointments with ease. My Energy Analyzer, a free tool designed to give customers a closer look at the factors that affect monthly energy costs, will also offer customers [...]
Today, PG Builders and Potomac Services and Roofing Systems, a roofing contractors serving the greater DC metropolitan region, launched a series of guidelines to help homeowners better understand the risks and recommendations associated with leaking roofs. Listed are some common problems that can lead to leaking roofs and how to think about addressing them. 1. [...]
Jan 25 2012 | Posted in
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ecobee Inc., makers of the award-winning Smart Thermostat, Smart Si thermostat and Energy Management System, introduced today their completely redesigned Contractor Web Portal. The portal has new tools to help contractors grow their business, maximize efficiency and improve client experience. Accessible 24/7 from ecobee.com, the new improved Contractor Web Portal is equipped with instantaneous outage [...]
RestorationLocal.com, one of the leading water damage restoration companies in the country, warns property owners that low quality restoration work may result in water damage to their home or business. Sub standard construction techniques or inadequate sealing may allow moisture to develop within walls or beneath floors, setting the stage for additional problems such as [...]
Jan 23 2012 | Posted in
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With the start of a new year comes inspiration to make new resolutions and goals. And why not focus on the place you spend most of your time: your home. For many, 2012 home improvement planning starts now, knowing that these renovations not only help to improve aesthetics, but can also increase the inherent livability [...]
Jan 20 2012 | Posted in
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Mobility Lifts is proud to announce that they are now offering the Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator or PVE to their product lineup. Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator is available for residential installation in Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. What is a Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator? A Pneumatic Vacuum Elevator (PVE) uses air pressure to move the car up and down [...]
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
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On average, an approximate quarter-million homes and offices have at least one room damaged by a frozen pipe per year. In order to ensure your home stays safe and your pipes don’t freeze, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® suggests three easy-to-remember steps: #1: FOAM #2: DOME #3: DRIP FOAM: Insulate pipes exposed to [...]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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As of January 9th, 2012, Rhino Steel Building Systems has chosen to halt sales and service of its Rhino Steel Framed Homes division. Rhino Steel Building Systems is a leading provider of pre-engineered and custom steel buildings to a wide range of industries. Rhino Steel Building Systems was founded in 1988 and since its inception [...]
Jan 17 2012 | Posted in
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RestorationLocal.com, one of the leading providers of water damage services in the country, is advising property owners to be vigilant this winter when it comes to avoiding water damage and the problems that go along with it. The winter months generally spark a considerable increase in water damage reports; however, some proactive inspection and prevention [...]
Jan 16 2012 | Posted in
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