Thanksgiving Fire Prevention
Fire prevention shouldn’t be hard this Thanksgiving. Follow these top tips to keep your family, friends and belongings safe from the flames this holiday season.
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How to Winterize Your Home
Winterizing your home is a confusing, yet necessary thing you must do to prepare for inclement weather. The professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons are here to help you understand what steps you should take.
Commercial Fire Damage 101: What do I do if there’s a fire in my restaurant?
Restaurants are no exception to this reality. In fact, nearly half a million structure fires occur in the United States during any given year. These fires result in over a whopping $10 billion of property damages and over 13,000 civilian injuries. During 2010-2014 alone, approximately 7,410 structure fires occurred in restaurant establishments in the country. According to the NFPA, the cooking equipment used in restaurants is the main cause of these reported incidents. Surprisingly, fires related to electrical distribution, lighting and heating equipment only accounted for 27 percent of these fires.
Residential Fire Damage 101: What do I do if there’s a fire in my apartment?
Apartments are no exception to this reality. In fact, an average of 382,397 fires that occur annually in the United States happen within residential properties. Residential fires typically result in nearly 12,000 civilian injuries and over $7,298,475,292 in property damage.
Your Number One Guide to Oven Safety
Some of the most dangerous items in your house are the very ones that you would least suspect — like your oven! Even though you might use your oven and stove regularly, without the proper precautions and maintenance this kitchen appliance can quickly become dangerous. Oven incidents can cause kitchen fires, which lead to smoke and soot…and the need for kitchen restoration after the fact.
How to Ensure Safety This Halloween
Whether you are transforming your home into a haunted house, walking your kids around the neighborhood for tricks and treats, or simply handing out candy to your neighborhood ghouls and goblins, a quick safety check will help ensure your home and family’s safety. At ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, we are family-focused and cannot fathom anything bad happening to our children. Follow our top tips to keep Halloween scary without becoming a tragedy.
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Let’s face it: Homeowners insurance is overwhelming. People spend hours researching and selecting a carrier and plan but still don’t fully understand their coverage.
Guide to Grill Safety
Long summer afternoons are around the corner, and you’re probably looking forward to cookouts. There’s nothing better than enjoying burgers, dogs and veggies fresh off the grill…but if you aren’t careful, your grill could pose a serious fire hazard. These tips will help you keep your grill safe and your home flame-free.
Odor Removal – Clearing the Air of Pesky Odors
Odor Removal Services from the Professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons. Benjamin Franklin said, “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.” Although you probably will likely not experience odor problems from guests, there may be odors from fire, smoke, water damage or biological concerns that are hard to remove from your home or