5 Things To Do After Your House Burns Down
A house fire is never something you’d expect to happen to you and your family, but it’s more common than you’d think. A house fire was reported every 90 seconds in 2016, and that year house fires claimed over 350 thousand residential homes as well. If you or someone you love is dealing with a […]
Most Common Causes of Residential Fires
A vast majority of house fires start in the kitchen and are a result of cooking accidents. It is very important, therefore, to be prudent and cautious when operating any kind of kitchen appliance that utilizes gas, heat or fire. Routine maintenance and visual inspection of built in appliances like your oven and microwave is […]
Fireboxes: Why Have Them and What To Fill Them With
A firebox is something you probably learned about while in elementary school. A fun essay topic reused in kindergarten classes across the nation is, “What Items Would I Save in a Fire?” This is something that is useful for us, as adults to contemplate too. When your house catches fire, there is no telling what […]
What To Do After a Fire – The First Few Steps
A house fire is traumatic, and is an extremely devastating and stressful experience. A house fire that destroys all of your belongings is especially hard to deal with. Since fires are always unexpected, most people don’t know where to turn afterwards. In this article we have outlined some of the important steps you should take […]
Take Precautions Before Entering a House With Fire Damage
After a fire, many people want to return to their house as soon as possible to sort through and gather up any remaining belongings. However, before attempting to return, there are a few important safety factors that you should keep in mind. Fire damaged houses can be dangerous, some are just as unsafe as a […]
5 Reasons to Sell Your Fire Damaged House
You’ve survived a house fire. Moved your life to another location, and have begun the process of living life after a fire. Now the question is: what do you do with your fire damaged house? Many people choose to sell rather than repair, and for good reason. Living in a fire damaged home can be […]
What To Keep After a Fire
One of the most commonly asked questions during the clean up after a fire is “What do I keep?” With some items the answers will be obvious, but there will probably be a few things that you will be less certain about. Below is a basic guideline to help when sorting your belongings after a […]