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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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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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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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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With winter finally sweeping into Michigan bringing along cold weather and snow, Consumers Energy reminds customers to keep safety in mind by making sure their natural gas meters and gas appliance (furnace or water heater) fresh air intakes and exhaust pipes are free of snow and ice. When snow is allowed to build up around [...]
Jan 13 2012 | Posted in
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Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Ohio are some of the coldest states in the nation during the winter months, according to the National Climatic Data Center. This means for many people in those parts, and all over the U.S. for that matter, it’s time to winterize your home. Is your property prepared for [...]
Jan 11 2012 | Posted in
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A recent national survey conducted by GfK Roper Custom Research finds that less than 50 percent of homeowners surveyed know that they are responsible for repairs to the water line on their property. Further, the report goes on to state that one-third of all homeowners responding actually assume that their local utility is responsible for [...]
Jan 4 2012 | Posted in
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A recent national survey conducted by GfK Roper Custom Research finds that less than 50 percent of homeowners surveyed know that they are responsible for repairs to the water line on their property. Further, the report goes on to state that one-third of all homeowners responding actually assume that their local utility is responsible for [...]
Dec 29 2011 | Posted in
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With Thursday, Dec 22, 2011 being the official start of the winter season, RestorationLocal.com is predicting an active and sometimes severe one for several areas of the country, and offering damage restoration services for those with problems created by snow, ice, and rain. Property owners are encouraged to adequately prepare their homes and businesses against water [...]
Dec 27 2011 | Posted in
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