Avoid Water Damage by Preparing Your Home for Winter
Purity Cleaning and Restoration Services wants to help protect your property and belongings through the frigid winter months and spring thaw by offering these 5 precautionary tips:
Fire Prevention Tips
There was a time when fire safety experts would tell people they had about seven to ten minutes to flee a burning home. Nowadays, many items in modern homes are made of synthetic materials and if they catch fire, they burn very quickly, so you would have much less...
Can Soot in my Home Cause Health Problems
You’ve had a fire in your home. Smoke has filled the air and left soot on the walls and ceiling. Now that the fire has been put out and the smoke has cleared, you’re wondering if there are any health risks associated with the residual soot. The answer is yes.
The ground in my crawlspace is wet – should I have a vapor barrier installed?
The crawlspace beneath your house is a dirt floor. It is not uncommon for this ground to be damp, especially (depending on where you live in the Bitterroot) during the spring runoff. When the ground in a crawlspace is wet, there is potential for damage to the home as well as health risks. Should I have a vapor barrier installed?
10 Fireplace Safety Tips to Protect Your Home and Family
There’s nothing quite like cozying up to the warmth and glow of a crackling fire on a chilly night. Whether you use the fireplace occasionally or it’s a regular source of heat for your home, it’s important to be diligent about annual chimney inspection and maintenance by a certified chimney sweep.
Fire and Smoke Damage – 5 Things You Should Know
What you see on the surface in the aftermath of a fire is only the beginning. What lies inside and beneath the surface should be approached with caution and handled correctly in order to recover precious memories, belongings, and valuables.