Saturday, March 16, 2024

This Old House | Masonry Lessons (S43 E7) FULL EPISODE


Mark McCullough constructs a block wall at the base of the newly poured footing and cuts a reglet in the chimney for copper flashing to prevent water from penetrating. Tom and Charlie Silva shim the old joists to ramp the transition between the old and new house discreetly. Kevin O'Connor finds Charlie and kitchen designer Karen Swanson laying out the kitchen in the newly opened space. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/st... Products and Services from this Episode: Exterior technology: Huber Engineered Woods https://www.huberwood.com/ About This Old House TV: (If applicable) This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology. We demystify home improvement and provide ideas and information so, whether you are doing it yourself or hiring out contractors, you’ll know the right way to do things or the questions to ask. Our experts including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor give you the tools you need to protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home.


Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Emergency Preparedness | How Ready Are You, Really?


We all know how important it is to prepare for emergencies. But how ready are you, really? One family was put to the test by the Placer Hills Fire Department and PG&E’s Public Safety Specialist team. With 10 minutes on the clock, the Childers Family was ordered to evacuate their home. While this was only a disaster readiness drill, the Childers learned real-life lessons on what essential items to grab, what actions to prioritize, and how to get out safely with every member of the family (including pets).

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Man Turns $5000 Abandoned House Into a High-End Home | by @Korytan ​


Experience the incredible transformation of an abandoned house as it undergoes a meticulous restoration. Follow the journey from neglect to revival, witnessing the challenges, innovations, and craftsmanship that bring new life to the forgotten space. Enjoy! VITALII KORYTAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k.o.r.y.t.a.n/ Youtube:    / @korytan  

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Water Damage Dry Out Training with American Drying Institute (ADI)


In this episode of Restoration Renegades, Jeremy visits Jerry Blaylock of the American Drying Institute. When a home or business is flooded by a storm or unexpected plumbing disaster, most people call a Restoration expert. Jerry has trained thousands of those experts from all over the country. Together, Jerry and Jeremy "The Adventurer" visit a house built specifically for flooding, where the best water damage restoration techs receive hands on training. Jeremy turns a hose on inside this training home, which is built to the same specs as most homes across the United States. Once the ceiling, walls, furniture, carpets, and flooring are all dripping wet and thoroughly soaked, Jerry will go to work directing his students on how to properly operate the drying and measuring equipment and techniques necessary to dry it all out and save the house.

Monday, March 4, 2024

What To Do After A Fire: Think Straight And Sort It Out


Experiencing a fire at one's residence is very frightening, disturbing and upsetting. However, once the fire is out, there are a few very important things one needs to do. Recovering from the fire may take some time and many of the things that need doing are probably new to the home-owners. The damage caused to the property is not only from the fire itself but also the secondary damage from the smoke and the water and chemicals that are used to put out the fire. Here is a short guideline on what to do after a fire.

The first thing that is to be taken care of is protecting oneself from further losses. You will want the site protected from further damage by weather, theft or vandalism. The site left unsecured, could result in further damage. If the house has been left unsafe by the fire and one has to stay elsewhere, then the local police is notified before you leave, so that they can keep an eye on the property. Also, you will want to remove all valuables from the house.

Next, watch out for the electric wiring, gas or fuel, and any structural damages such as weakening of walls, roofs, etc. because of the fire. Power should only be turned back on after seeking professional advice. Edibles and medicines were probably damaged by the fire, and so check them and discard if needed in the proper way.

If you have insurance, collect all the receipts for the money spent on the fire loss and keep them for the perusal of the insurance company. You should keep all the damaged goods as well, until after they are shown to the insurance people. The sooner you contact the insurance company, the quicker they can process the claims as the damage is more easily investigated. If one has to leave home, one should leave the alternate contact options with the insurance professionals. You could also ask the insurance people to recommend the best fire damage restoration companies according to them.

Depending on the type of fire damage that occurred, the type of restoration done is also different. The restoration work could be done by property management teams, building maintenance staff or the homeowners themselves, if the damage is minimal, however, it is best to ask for professional help. This is because they are trained on fire damage restoration, not to mention their extensive experience.

To sum up, one shouldn't lose one's head after a fire. You want to take action to secure the site and the necessary precautions are taken care of. The insurance company and the police should be notified at once. In case one has to leave the premises, one should take identification, vital medicines and valuables along, and tell the important people of the new contact details. Let's not lose our heads over what to do after a fire.

We all hope to never be there, but when a disaster happens to your home you want to be sure that you have the right coverage on your insurance to help you through those tough times. You don't want to have to think about all of the details like what to do after a fire, damage repair assessments, and insurance claims. Finding a great company online to handle all of this for you would be the best option for you and your family.


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Friday, March 1, 2024

How You Can Benefit From Hiring Fire Damage Restoration Professionals


Home and property owners who have experienced property damage of any kind have felt distressed especially with the expenses from fire damage restoration and other finances. After suffering from money losses due to the expenditures, taking the restoration alone will most likely be a personal choice.

But did you know that personal restitution projects are not recommended? Although it seems more cost-effective to personally address the problem, several of these homeowners choose to abandon the project and hire professionals instead. It's mainly because they don't know what to do or have worsened the situation instead of improving it.

So before you decide to do things on your own and make matters worse, here are some benefits you can gain from hiring fire damage restoration companies.

  • Expertise and skills
- Professional fire and smoke damage restorers have many years of field experience. They have seen different types of fire damage situations through the years which gave them ample knowledge in tackling unique problems. Deciding to restore your own property will require of you to learn the ropes which will take too much of your time. Fire damage restoration work is more effective when immediately done by the experts.

  • Insurance assistance
- Aside from dealing with the expenses, you will also need to deal with the insurance company, with some who might be uncongenial of the situation. Instead of being helpful, they'll bury you with too much paperwork, and a long, frustrating process.

Fire and smoke damage experts, on the other hand, will provide insurance specialists to take the burden off your shoulders by doing the process on your behalf. Additionally, they will work to come up with an agreeable claim amount to cover the losses. Many insurance companies undercut homeowners but fire damage restoration companies will do otherwise.

  • Right tools, manpower, and approach
- With regards to restitution works, specialized equipment and approach is necessary. Professionals sent out will work together to address the situation in the best and most effective way possible. Such companies will also have the equipment the problem asks for.

  • More personal time
- Doing the restoration by yourself may result in you losing valuable time by leaving work or being unable to attend to your business. This, furthermore, results in more financial problems and headaches. But hiring fire and smoke damage experts will give you enough time to go on with working and living your daily life. Peace of mind and assurance is well on your way with these professionals.


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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

List of Things a Family Needs After a House Fire : Home Safety


If tragedy has struck and you've experienced a house fire, you should always be prepared for what happens next. Make a list of things a family needs after a house fire with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.

Saturday, February 24, 2024

What Type Of Smoke Alarm Is Best For Your Home?


WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle put smoke alarms to the test, and what she found prompted a Minnesota fire marshal to change what he has in his own home.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Sunday, February 18, 2024

This Old House | House Fire Reclamation


The back porches are brought to code. Ice blasting is used to get rid of the fire odor. New vinyl siding gets installed. Homeowner Carol considers new accent colors to match. Framing begins inside.

A lingering smell is one of the biggest problems faced by victims of a house fire. Kevin finds our demo expert Ron Peik addressing that problem with a unique solution—ice. The old siding dates to the early 80’s and finding a match has been difficult. Carol has decided to put new vinyl siding on the entire house and change the color. Tom works with Charlie and siding installer Diogenes Porto on the side of the house that received most of the damage. The new siding color gives Carol a chance to change accent colors on the exterior. She meets with Mauro Henrique to pick new colors for the columns in front. In the second floor apartment framing has begun. Kevin finds Russ and his crew erecting a new wet wall between the kitchen and bathroom and moving a bathroom wall to make space for a laundry room.