How to Get Your Life Back on Track Following a House Fire
A house fire can be a very traumatic event that impacts your life financially and emotionally. Most people aren’t prepared for a house fire and find themselves reeling afterward. In this article, we are going to answer some frequently asked questions that arise after a house and provide tips for recovering faster. So, let’s […]
9 Things to Do Before Hiring a Contractor for House Fire Repairs
There’s a good possibility that if you have suffered a house fire, you’ll need to employ contractors for repairs at some point. Hiring a contractor to repair fire damage to a house can be a good option if the contractor is experienced, reliable, and trustworthy. However, it’s important to carefully assess the contractor’s credentials, […]
How Long Does it Take to Repair a Fire-Damaged House?
Over $12 billion in damages were inflicted by over 500,000 fires in 2019, the latest year for which statistics are available. So in other words, even modest fires can result in significant financial losses as well as considerable emotional losses. If you have experienced a house fire and suffered losses, it’s important to clean […]
Considering Life Insurance After a House Fire
Suffering a house fire causes many victims to start thinking more about life insurance. Suddenly faced with the fragility of life and the way unexpected events can throw our lives into chaos, they want to provide their family with security via a life insurance policy. But which type of policy is best? The majority […]
Getting a New Mortgage After a House Fire
If you suffer a house fire that severely damages your home, your next step is probably going to be to buy a new house. That (most likely) means getting a new mortgage. Let’s pause here for a second. If you were wondering what happens to your existing mortgage after a severe house fire – the […]
Assessing the Value of Your Fire-Damaged House
If your house has been damaged by fire one of the first things you likely want to find out is the value of what is remaining. The good news is you don’t have to be a licensed inspector to effectively evaluate a property’s value. Here are some things to consider when attempting to assess […]
Moving Forward After a House Fire
A house fire is a very traumatic event, one that you may have to work hard to recover from. The first key to moving past a house fire and getting on with your life is called “noticing.” What is noticing? Self-observation and self-awareness are other terms for noticing. Noticing is becoming present in the […]
Renting a Storage Unit After a House Fire
If your home has been severely damaged by fire you may need to rent a storage unit to house undamaged items. For example, if you need to stay in a smaller rental home or apartment, you may need the storage unit to store furnishings and other items that won’t fit in your new living […]
How to Replace a Fire-Damaged Deck
A frequent site of home fires is the patio or deck. If your outside space has been damaged by fire, here are some tips to keep in mind when replacing it. Basic steps for patio construction There are six basic areas that you will want to address to ensure to maximize the beauty and effectiveness […]