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If you’re from a region that experiences heavy snow and ice during the winter months, chances are you’re used to driving in less than ideal conditions. However, even if you’re the most experienced driver, if your car isn’t in top shape, you could be at risk for a...

The most wonderful time of year can turn into the most disastrous time of year if a policyholder experiences a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 210 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving...

Now that the temperatures are starting to drop and winter is just around the corner, it’s time to think about winterizing your summer cabin. Since you may not spend a significant amount of time at your cabin, it’s easy to procrastinate on winterization, but forgetting...

When fire unexpectedly damages a policyholder’s home, the first steps they take could mean the difference between a small cleanup and a more severe and costly claim. Before ServiceMaster Restore arrives on the scene, your policyholders should follow these steps to...

According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), public fire departments in the U.S. responded to more than 1.2 million fires in 2013 that resulted in more than 3,200 fatalities, nearly 16,000 injuries and $11 billion in property damage and losses. Of...

Why Clean Your Air Ducts? Did you know that a typical six-room home can produce up to 40 pounds of dust and dirt every year? It might not sound that bad until you consider that unhealthy bacteria, fungi, mold, and dust mites thrive in that dust and dirt. In fact, as...

The most active month for hurricanes, September has been marked with disasters that include hurricanes Hugo, Ivan, and Rita, and one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit the United States, the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which claimed between 8,000 and 12,000....

In the event of a disaster, such as a tornado or flood, what location will your children's school evacuate them to? By what means they will be transported? How will the school notify you if this happens? If you don't know the answers to these questions, give yourself...

If you’ve made it through a recent storm only to find that your home is flooded and needs water damage restoration, you need to act fast to save as much of your home and belongings as possible. When it comes to flood cleanup, there are some things you can and should...

Mold thrives in warm, moist and humid conditions, which is why many people find themselves battling the fungi in their bathrooms. The most common types of mold found indoors include alternaria, aspergillus, cladosporium and penicillium. Mold in the bathroom (or any...