One of the hardest tasks to deal with after a fire is deciding what you can keep and what to toss. You want to save money yet you also need to stay safe. So, the following are some tips on how to handle some of the more questionable items that may have been exposed to fire and smoke.
House-flipping and restoring shows on TV make it look fun, quick, and lucrative. But the reality is that houses with fire and water damage can be a lot of work and may become a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before buying a fire-damaged home, you will first need to know the answers to the following 3 questions.
House fires are actually way more common in America than most people think, so it’s important to be prepared with a plan of attack in case disaster does strike your home.
If you’ve ever had your power go out in your Chicagoland home after a storm, didn’t it feel like you’d suddenly been thrust back to the dark ages? That’s because homes today are filled with electric lights, appliances, and gadgets that make our lives easier and provide us with entertainment.… Read More »How Your Appliances Can Become Fire Hazards
Often, the destruction you see after a fire merely represents the tip of an iceberg. Another threat to your personal and business property lurks beyond charred remains and waterlogged debris – smoke damage. Your belongings’ soundness and value could be threatened by it and it’s frequently underestimated. In such… Read More »The Silent Threat of Smoke Damage to Your Chicagoland Property
Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in Chicago and many families look forward to reconnecting with loved ones. But unfortunately, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is also the foremost day for home-cooking fires, with three times as many fires caused by cooking than a typical day. And… Read More »Safeguard Your Thanksgiving with These Fire Prevention Tips
After a fire, the devastation inflicted by flames is immediately apparent. But the problem that often goes unnoticed is smoke. Its insidious nature makes smoke damage a challenging adversary that’s capable of causing destruction long after the flames have been extinguished. That’s where ServiceMaster By Simons steps in. We’re armed… Read More »The Devastating Impact of Smoke Damage
Many people experience warm memories of gathering with friends and family during holidays. But for some, those memories are hot because they once suffered a fire in their Chicagoland home during that time. And unfortunately, they’re not alone. The winter holidays are sadly a time when many fires occur. According… Read More »The Winter Holidays Shouldn’t Be a Hot Time
There’s nothing like a fireplace to provide a warm and cozy atmosphere in your home during the chilly Chicagoland winters. But it can also create dangers for your family. The soot and creosote that build up inside wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys over time can pose significant risks to both your… Read More »Fireplace Soot Build-Up: A Hazard to Health and Home
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