A fire can be devastating to your home. It is very difficult to prepare for a fire and it is even more difficult to stop one once it has started. Unlike when you are experiencing water damage, you shouldn’t stick around to stop the damage and start fixing it. You should always make sure that […]
Anywhere in your home has the potential to be a place where a devastating house fire begins. However, some parts of your home are far more conducive to fires than are others. As a homeowner, it is important for you to understand which parts of your home these are and what you can do to […]
Water damage restoration can be a nasty business. The initial damage caused by the water damage and flood can be quite substantial. However, water damage also carries serious long-term consequences that can significantly damage your home and be a safety threat to you. Thus, it is important that you get through the water damage repair […]
Two things are for sure: no one sits around hoping that their property will be hit by water damage, and when water damage hits, it’s never exciting. In the midst of a water damage catastrophe, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and it can sometimes be challenging to know what you should do. M.A. Restoration located […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), your household has a one in four chance of having a home fire large enough to be reported to a fire department during an average lifetime. Fires affect more than just areas you can see. Soot and smoke can damage furnishings, documents, ventilation systems, and electronics while […]
There are ways to detect and deal with mold and mildew differently and it is important that you know the difference to avoid injury or sickness. Here are some facts and myths of mold and mildew to help you know the difference, but if you are ever in any doubt, contact a professional mold removal […]
Fine workmanship is appreciated for generations. A handmade spiral staircase, glowing pine floors, and your grandfather’s desk evoke memories and pride of ownership. However, when water is left on the surface, beautiful wood suffers both visibly and structurally. When repairing water damaged hardwood floors, wood cabinets and fine furniture, make sure the cause of the […]
Though the U.S. Fire Administration reports a decrease in fires and fire-related deaths since 2006, there were still over 1.3 million fires reported in 2015 and 3,280 reported fire-related deaths, and The National Fire Protection Association reports that U.S. fire departments respond to 358,500 home structure fires every year on average. These are hard statistics to hear […]
When a fire damage event occurs, many homeowners want to jump in right away to begin the cleanup and restoration process. Although it is great to have this ambition and even greater to act fast, it is also important not to rush into it headfirst without knowing the ins and outs of fire damage restoration. […]
Mold is all around us, there is no escaping it. When it comes to mold there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there. Just mentioning the word mold can send people into a state of panic. Mold can be a serious problem, but with a little common sense and the right information, you […]