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Restoring Your Home After a Disaster

After a fire or flood, you might find yourself not knowing which way to turn. There is so much to repair that you end up with no idea where or how to start. I know, because I've been through both. One home burned down in an accidental fire five years ago, another flooded during a severe storm two years ago. Those were tough experiences, and it took a long time to rebuild. I'm using this blog to share my experiences to help others who find themselves in the same boat. I'll talk about how to find great damage contractors and how to do DIY repairs and restorations as well. It will be hard, but you can restore or recreate your home after a disaster.

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How to Minimize the Chance of a Mold Problem After a Flood Saturates Your Basement

Posted on March 16, 2017

If you live near a body of water, and your basement becomes filled because of a flood, you will want to take fast action in removing moisture to reduce damage to your home. One problem many homeowners deal with after flooding is the growth of black mold within the confines of their house. This can lead to respiratory problems if it is not eliminated in its entirety. There are several steps you can take in an attempt to minimize the chance of mold growth after a flood situation. [Read More]

How to Restore Documents & Books After a Flood

Posted on August 10, 2015

If you experience a flood or water damage your home, then you probably want to save as many of your belongings as possible. If some of these belongings are books and important documents, then you will need to clean them and dry them off. This requires a careful process, so follow the tips below. Before You Begin Before you start collecting your books to save them, you should understand that the flood waters that enter your home may contain a number of potentially dangerous materials. [Read More]

When Prose Was On The Pyre: First Aid For Fire-Damaged Books

Posted on April 13, 2015

Unfortunately, books are often the belongings that are compromised during a fire. If you have a fine collection of books, the flames, smoke, and water will leave them in a depressing state. However, in some cases, you can save your books if you act quickly. If your books are dry... Then you are in luck. it is easier to stop fire damage on books that have been wet. Your first instinct may be to get a cloth and begin cleaning the soot off the covers. [Read More]

Fire Restoration - 2 Important Things To Do Before The Professionals Arrive

Posted on March 16, 2015

If you have had an accidental fire in your home, then you are likely devastated by the damage. You also probably want to get back into your home as quickly as possible. Fire damage restoration contractors can help you with the clean up and the rebuilding of your home. Restoration professionals cannot enter your house immediately after a fire though, due to safety concerns and other issues. There are many things that you need to do as a homeowner before the professionals can start the cleaning process. [Read More]