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It’s a homeowner’s nightmare—temperatures fall, pipes freeze and burst, and suddenly the basement, kitchen or bathroom is filled with water. This nightmare can get even worse when holiday travel or property damage is factored in. Thankfully, there are steps any homeowner can take to prepare their homes, respond to changing weather, and seek…
During the wintertime, homeowners can find themselves in the dark, not just because of earlier sunsets, but also because of blackouts and power outages. With unpredictable winter weather on its way, homeowners need to understand what causes these losses of power and how to prepare for and respond to them. The How and Why of…
Practical Advice for Homeowners to Prepare for Winter Weather Opinions about winter weather are almost as varied as the weather itself. While some welcome the arrival of sparkling white snow drifts and chilly temperatures, others dread the earlier sunsets and icy roads. But it’s not just snowfalls and freezing rain that winter can bring, as…
The Complete Guide to Residential Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather can be the cause of a whole host of issues for homeowners, but fear not! There is that one tried and true way to avoid weather-related catastrophe: prepare. Here we’ll highlight some of the most effective moves a homeowner can make when it comes to…
The Complete Guide to Commercial Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather is near, and colder temperatures bring a greater need for awareness surrounding potential property damage and the challenges it can present. Depending on the type of damage, property owners and managers are faced with potentially endangering the lives of their building’s occupants and a period…
Leaning into Technology – Benefits of Big Data Technology is everywhere in building operation and maintenance. We’ve been programmed to believe that technology has permeated almost everything we do and how we operate. However, if you poked around a bit, or you’ve been around the industry for the past 20 years, there are some service…
One of the smartest things you can do as a business owner or property manager is to implement a winter disaster preparedness plan which will allow for you to be prepared for issues that might arise. With the winter months around the corner, it is a great time to ensure your commercial spaces are well…
We’ve All Seen Footage of a Wildfire The video released by residents of Paradise, California, might be some of the most frightening. It’s shot after shot of a town darkened by thick black smoke with walls of fire surrounding it. Residents race to safety while the blaze swallows property after property, and what’s left in…
When disaster strikes, it is not uncommon to feel alone, overwhelmed and isolated. Fortunately, there are things that business owners and property managers can do to prepare for the possibility of these events. One action you can take to protect yourself is to establish a relationship with a qualified disaster restoration team. These teams are…
Mould can be dangerous and difficult to clean up. Because of this, it is a topic that justifiably frightens property owners and managers. When you try to clean up a mould situation on your own, you might be taking on unnecessary risk—and often without even being able to successfully treat the problem. If…