Idaho Fire and Flood Restoration
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Consequences of Slow Leaks
TS Eliot’s poem The Hollow Men famously ends with the lines, “this is the way the world ends, not with a bang, but a whimper.” And while a water damage to your home isn’t the end of the world, it can be devastating and often follows the path of the (more)
Taking Care of Your Crawl Space
Crawl spaces are areas of a home that are similar to a basement, but usually smaller. They are unfinished areas located below the ground floor of the home and are typically vented to the outside of the home. The two main benefits of a crawl space are cost effectiveness and (more)
IICRC Certification: Absolutely Vital for Restoration Companies
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a certification and standard-setting non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. With a board of directors comprised of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC shareholders, the IICRC functions in over twenty-five countries to protect the interests of (more)
Dry Out: The Most Crucial Step in Water Damage Restoration
Simply airing out a room or pointing a fan at the floor will not properly dry out an area that has experienced flooding or water damage. Because of water’s fluid properties, it will seep through porous materials to other structures or behind baseboards and drywalls. When you’ve had a water (more)
Summer Safety Tips
Grilling fire safety tips - only use your grill outside keep it three feet away from siding, decks and rails - clean your grill after each use (this will remove grease that can start a fire) - Keep a 3 foot safe zone around your camp fire - Place the coals from your grill (more)
Avoid Flood Damage - What to do during a Thunderstorm
Avoid Damage from Storms Its that time of the year again for Southeastern Idaho, storm season. These tips will help you and your family prepare for thunderstorms. Tip 1: Get inside a home or large building when a storm approaches. Stay indoors and don’t venture outside unless absolutely necessary. Tip 2: Stay away (more)