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Sunday, December 31, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Christmas Tree Fire Turns Devastating and Deadly Within Seconds
A live Christmas tree burn shows just how quickly a dried-out Christmas tree burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate. Take care to water your tree, so that it doesn’t become a fire hazard.
This live burn was conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Learn how to keep you and your family safe during the holiday season at https://www.nfpa.org/winter.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Merry Christmas from AllTech Restoration!
Wishing You the Gift of Good Cheer this Holiday Season...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Rossen Reports: How To Prevent A Christmas Tree Fire | TODAY
TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen takes a closer look at how your Christmas tree and holiday decorations could pose a fire hazard – and tips to keeping your house safe.
Monday, December 18, 2023
How to Keep Your Basement From Flooding | This Old House
Avoiding a soggy disaster with damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan.
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Friday, December 15, 2023
Water-Related Disaster? Safety First
When it comes to emergency water removal, mold removal, and flood damage restoration, leave it to the pros. Your professional disaster restoration specialist has the industry knowledge, experience, and credentials to guide you and your family through the entire process. The appropriate treatment depends on the specific nature of the damage in your home and will be tailored to meet your specific needs.
But homeowners, often feeling helpless in these situations, may ask what they can do to help during this time. The answer is simple but important: safety. Taking measures to ensure the safety of your family and your home is advice to heed. Let's take a look at some safety do's and don'ts.
Is The Home Safe?
Determine whether the house is structurally safe to enter or live in; professionals may refer to the structural integrity of the home. If you're unsure, don't enter the house and make arrangements for shelter with the help of local agencies, neighbors, and friends. Contact your insurance company, too.
If it's determined that the home is safe to enter, turn off the power by disabling the main circuit breaker; turn off the main water supply as well. A flooded basement could damage your furnace if the water reaches a dangerously high level. If you have a natural gas supply line, turn that off also; better still, leave that for a professional.
Of course, keep children and pets away from flooded areas; you don't want accidents from slippery, wet floors.
Don't operate televisions, computers, vacuums or other electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially concrete surfaces.
Be sure your valuables are safe. If you will not be living in the house due to the unsafe conditions, remove your valuables including documents and treasured items such as photographs and other keepsakes; store them with a trusted friend or relative. If you are able to stay in your home, move valuables to a dry, safe location.
Is There Mold?
Mold growth is often one of the ensuing problems created by flood damage. The damp conditions in your home after a flood are an ideal breeding ground for these microscopic organisms that spread by producing airborne spores. Those mix with the air inside your house and can lead to health and safety concerns for you and your family. Typical symptoms resulting from mold exposure include everything from respiratory problems and nasal and sinus congestion, to skin, eye, nose and throat irritation.
(Be on the lookout for signs of mold. They vary considerably but may include a smelly odor, a white and thread-like growth, clusters of small black spots; mold can be grayish-brown, grayish-green or white in color.)
Do treat all flood water as contaminated. The water and water-impacted surfaces may not be contaminated but until determined by a professional, don't take chances. Don't track contaminated materials and items into undamaged areas. Do keep children and pets, who are especially vulnerable, out of suspect areas. Absorbent materials such as carpeting and drywall may be unsalvageable after contaminated.
Implementing these tips will put you into action mode versus feeling helpless. More importantly, it will ensure the safety of your family and your home.
But homeowners, often feeling helpless in these situations, may ask what they can do to help during this time. The answer is simple but important: safety. Taking measures to ensure the safety of your family and your home is advice to heed. Let's take a look at some safety do's and don'ts.
Is The Home Safe?
Determine whether the house is structurally safe to enter or live in; professionals may refer to the structural integrity of the home. If you're unsure, don't enter the house and make arrangements for shelter with the help of local agencies, neighbors, and friends. Contact your insurance company, too.
If it's determined that the home is safe to enter, turn off the power by disabling the main circuit breaker; turn off the main water supply as well. A flooded basement could damage your furnace if the water reaches a dangerously high level. If you have a natural gas supply line, turn that off also; better still, leave that for a professional.
Of course, keep children and pets away from flooded areas; you don't want accidents from slippery, wet floors.
Don't operate televisions, computers, vacuums or other electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially concrete surfaces.
Be sure your valuables are safe. If you will not be living in the house due to the unsafe conditions, remove your valuables including documents and treasured items such as photographs and other keepsakes; store them with a trusted friend or relative. If you are able to stay in your home, move valuables to a dry, safe location.
Is There Mold?
Mold growth is often one of the ensuing problems created by flood damage. The damp conditions in your home after a flood are an ideal breeding ground for these microscopic organisms that spread by producing airborne spores. Those mix with the air inside your house and can lead to health and safety concerns for you and your family. Typical symptoms resulting from mold exposure include everything from respiratory problems and nasal and sinus congestion, to skin, eye, nose and throat irritation.
(Be on the lookout for signs of mold. They vary considerably but may include a smelly odor, a white and thread-like growth, clusters of small black spots; mold can be grayish-brown, grayish-green or white in color.)
Do treat all flood water as contaminated. The water and water-impacted surfaces may not be contaminated but until determined by a professional, don't take chances. Don't track contaminated materials and items into undamaged areas. Do keep children and pets, who are especially vulnerable, out of suspect areas. Absorbent materials such as carpeting and drywall may be unsalvageable after contaminated.
Implementing these tips will put you into action mode versus feeling helpless. More importantly, it will ensure the safety of your family and your home.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Earthquake Safety
Saturday, December 9, 2023
ASK This Old House | Preventing Plumbing Disasters
Richard explains how, where, and why plumbing systems fail.
Richard gives a deep dive on when and how plumbing pipes and connections can be repaired or replaced.
Ross explains and demonstrates how to prevent plumbing failures with new technology.
Preventing Water Damage
Kevin O’Connor and damage prevention specialist Michael Milligan toured a home to identify ways to prevent plumbing leaks and other flood damage.
How a Frozen Pipe Bursts
Richard demonstrated that pipes, when frozen, expand in volume, which exponentially increases the water pressure and forces the pipe to burst. In these circumstances, shut the water off at the main and immediately call a plumber.
To prevent the pipes from freezing in the first place, Richard recommended keeping cabinet doors open and insulating the pipes with pipe insulation. This can be found at home centers.
How to Replace Polybutylene Piping with PEX
Richard travels to Richmond, Virginia to help a homeowner replace her polybutylene piping with conventional PEX.
Where to find it?
Polybutylene pipes are no longer to code and need to be replaced by a licensed professional. Richard was assisted by Capital Mechanical. The tools and materials required to replace the pipes, including the PEX lines, fittings, and the expansion tool, can all be found at home centers and plumbing supply houses. The PEX piping for this project was supplied by Uponor.
Future House | Smart Automatic Water Shutoff Valves
Ross travels to Los Angeles to learn about innovations being made to automatic water shutoff valves.
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Important Tips to Consider Prior to Any Renovation
It's a well-known fact that any kind of home renovation can
greatly appreciate the value of your property. But initiating a
renovation can often be a tricky task. Even if you do start it, it can
prove to be full of hassles and obstacles if you do not plan it well.
The best case scenario in such a case will be to plan well beforehand
about what kind of an improvement you want in your house and then hire a
professional who can do the job effectively. There's no point in
stopping midway through a renovation and start the process altogether.
It will cost you an unnecessary load of money and energy which obviously
wouldn't be profitable for anyone.
Here are some of the things that you should take into consideration
• Cost: One of the most important aspects to consider before undertaking tasks of such magnitude will be the cost. Many people due to inadequate planning tend to overspend on their budget allocated. Decide what you want to do and then finalize the amount of money you are willing to spend. This will help a lot in keeping the total cost in check and avoid any overspending.
• Focus: There is a difference between renovating and remodeling. You should decide which part of your house you want to improve and which ones completely replace. Like, for instance, if you are renovating your bathroom, you need to decide whether you want to completely replace everything like sinks and showers. If those are working in optimum condition, any replacement will be unnecessary.
• Designing: Probably the most vital ad also difficult task will be to choose a particular design for your house. The internet is an extremely helpful platform that you can browse through prior to deciding on one. You will find hundreds and thousands of designs online from which you can select one and base your home renovation on it.
• Assistance: If you are not equipped to perform an excavation yourself, it's best to hire a professional. It has become a norm nowadays to seek the assistance of experts who possess all the relevant knowledge about the modern trends of remodeling. It will save you a lot of time and energy in return for a little price.
• Time: When a house undergoes renovation, it becomes very difficult for people to live in it until the work is finished completely. So, whoever you are hiring, ask for a deadline for the work to be finished within time.
If you follow these bits of advice and hire a dedicated expert, you will have no problems in renovating your house quite smoothly.
Here are some of the things that you should take into consideration
• Cost: One of the most important aspects to consider before undertaking tasks of such magnitude will be the cost. Many people due to inadequate planning tend to overspend on their budget allocated. Decide what you want to do and then finalize the amount of money you are willing to spend. This will help a lot in keeping the total cost in check and avoid any overspending.
• Focus: There is a difference between renovating and remodeling. You should decide which part of your house you want to improve and which ones completely replace. Like, for instance, if you are renovating your bathroom, you need to decide whether you want to completely replace everything like sinks and showers. If those are working in optimum condition, any replacement will be unnecessary.
• Designing: Probably the most vital ad also difficult task will be to choose a particular design for your house. The internet is an extremely helpful platform that you can browse through prior to deciding on one. You will find hundreds and thousands of designs online from which you can select one and base your home renovation on it.
• Assistance: If you are not equipped to perform an excavation yourself, it's best to hire a professional. It has become a norm nowadays to seek the assistance of experts who possess all the relevant knowledge about the modern trends of remodeling. It will save you a lot of time and energy in return for a little price.
• Time: When a house undergoes renovation, it becomes very difficult for people to live in it until the work is finished completely. So, whoever you are hiring, ask for a deadline for the work to be finished within time.
If you follow these bits of advice and hire a dedicated expert, you will have no problems in renovating your house quite smoothly.
This article is written by Dylan Flint, who recently acquired the services of some of the best architects in New Zealand and was pleasantly surprised that their service are free of charge.
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Why You Should Hire Professional Fire and Water Restoration Services
A fire can have a devastating effect on a family, causing several losses. We sincerely hope that the fire you might have experienced in your house did not have any casualties and it was only property that was damaged. Though even property loss can be pretty frustrating and disheartening, you should know that most fire damaged houses can be restored to their old self. Your best bet to tackle damage caused by fire and water would be to hire the services of a professional fire and water restoration company. A professional fire and water restoration contractor will have the know how that will help them assess the damage to your property and take the most appropriate steps necessary to restore it.
Unless the damage was very minimal, it is highly recommended that you seek the services of a professional fire and water restoration contractor for the following reasons.
Damage caused by fire can be made much worse by home owners who attempt to restore the damaged area without the proper knowledge. Your insurance company will also recommend that you choose a fire and water restoration contractor to carry out the repairs and no do it yourself.
The cost of services of a professional restoration company might be steep at first glance but you have to understand that they will have the best knowledge to save you money with the whole restoration process. Fixing things up on your own might seem much more economical although you will quickly blow your budget as you discover more and more problems that you have to deal with. Even if it means forking over a decent sum of money, it is highly recommended that you hire the services of an expert fire and water restoration company to carry out your restoration.
If water was used to put out the fire, you will have to be worried about water damage in addition to the damage caused by the fire. Fire and water restoration contractors deal with both types of damage on an everyday basis and will quickly begin work to minimize and restore properties affected by both types of damage.
Restoration companies will advice you on what is salvageable and what can be restored. If you didn't consult with experts, you could be throwing away furniture and furnishings that can be easily restored at a fraction of the cost that it would take to replace them.
The odors from a fire can easily penetrate the structure of the house and only a professional fire and water Restoration contractor will be able to use deodorizers and ozone to completely remove the odor of fire and smoke from a property.
Last but not the least, a professional restoration company will allow you to carry on with your life without having to leave your job or business unattended which is exactly what you would have to do if you were trying to restore your house on your own.
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