Common Fire Hazards at Home

Brad LackeyFire Damage, Fire Damage Prevention

House-Fire-Fort-Wayne-IN

Everyone knows that property fires are destructive, but when it occurs to the individuals themselves, the experience is devastating. All of their belongings, home, and memories will have perished in the flames while they are left with nothing but their insurance claim and a fire damage restoration company to salvage their remaining belongings. While property fires will cause damage to … Read More

What to do After a Home Kitchen Fire

Brad LackeyFire Damage, Fire Damage Prevention

Home Kitchen Fire

Fires usually start in the kitchen and can spread to other areas of the home. This is because when cooking, you may be working with exposed flames and high heat. You should always take all possible measures to prevent fires and stay safe in the kitchen. Kitchen fires are usually caused by flammable materials that encounter a source of heat. … Read More

10 Home Fire Hazards That Are Easy to Overlook

Brad LackeyFire Damage, Fire Damage Prevention

House burning with fire

Fires are a devastating experience for homeowners. Although fires can be unpredictable at times, most fires can be prevented by taking safety precautions with everyday items that may cause a fire. You may be using these items all the time but not know that improper use or lack of maintenance of the same can cause a potential fire. Learn about … Read More

How to Prevent Bonfires from Smoking

Brad LackeyFire Damage, Fire Damage Prevention

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Bonfires are a great way to keep the fun going at night while spending time with friends and family. But it can be annoying and even dangerous to breathe in that thick smoke wafting up from the flames. While there’s no way to completely prevent it as it’s natural for fires to produce some amount of smoke when burning, there … Read More

How to Prevent Fires from Candles this Winter

Brad LackeyDisaster Projects, Fire Damage, Fire Damage Prevention

Fire Damage Restoration by ServiceMaster Restoration Contractors

They’re wonderful gifts and they smell amazing, but candles are very dangerous, especially if nobody’s around. There are a number of potential fire sources within the home or building, especially during the wintertime due to increased heat sources, but fires from candles alone have contributed to millions of dollars in property fire damage. According to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, … Read More

Cleaning Smoke Damage from Brick Surfaces

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Fire damage can occur in a variety of unexpected ways, such as a flare-up in your fireplace or a mishap in the kitchen. Smoke and soot damage are difficult to handle because it cannot be removed with regular cleaning products and forms stains on the affected surfaces if ignored long enough. Soot is particularly difficult to remove because of its … Read More

The Dangers of Living in a Smoke-Damaged Home

Brad LackeyFire Damage

Living in a home after it was recently damaged by a fire produces a hazard for everyone. For more than just being uncomfortable, the need for fire damage restoration is crucial as the presence of smoke can cause smoke pollution. Regardless of the size of the fire, the smoke and soot byproducts can spread throughout the home and compromise the … Read More