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Family Fun Day Sat Sept 15th 11a-4pm
DRS HOSTS FAMILY FUN DAY TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ARTHUR C. LUF CHILDREN’S BURN CAMP Disaster Restoration Services (DRS), a member company of DKI, North America's largest disaster restoration contracting organization, is hosting a Family Fun Day at Portland Riverfront Park on September 15, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will include carnival games, a cornhole and jousting tournament, a bounce house, live music, crafts and food. The National Women in Roofing (NWiR) will also be hosting … [Read more...]
Tips to Keep You, Your Guests, and Your Home Safe on July 4th
Whether you’re celebrating America's Independence by celebrating with family and friends, grilling out, splashing in the pool or going to the beach, or getting out of town, making safety first priority is the best way to avoid accidents and losses from ruining your well-intentioned plans. Don’t think safety is a necessity for this independence holiday? Consider a few statistics compiled by WalletHub and NFPA: 2 states ban all consumer fireworks (Delaware and Massachusetts) 68% of all … [Read more...]
Prevent Flood Damage in Your Commercial Property
Commercial buildings, like any property, are subject to costly weather-related damage. Depending on the season and location, losses can be caused by tornadoes, blizzards, earthquakes, and hurricanes. But maybe one of the more common weather disasters is storms. In addition to hail, heavy winds, and lightning strikes, when the rain starts to fall, often times flooding is of biggest concern. There are very few areas in the world where flooding is not a potential risk. In the United States … [Read more...]
How to Remove Mold from Wood
Like it or not, mold is all around you--and that includes in your home. Thousands of different mold strains exist in the world, and many can reproduce and thrive easily with just water and a living--or once-living--biological source. A good example of the latter is wood. Wood creates an ideal habitat for mold as it naturally soaks up water and holds it in. But unlike other areas in your home where mold grows--such as, bathroom walls, shower stalls, and locations surrounding drippy … [Read more...]
Keep Your Home and Possession Safe While on Summer Vacation
Planning to get away this summer? Whether the warmer weather means camping over a long weekend, taking a week to hang at the beach, or spending a long stay at a location much farther away, when you come home you want the place to be as you left it. Vacations are supposed to be a time to rest, relax, and have fun. The last thing you want is to lose all that quality down time walking through the door to find a catastrophe has hit your home. Accidents may be out of your hands, but there are … [Read more...]
Fire Safety: Don’t Get Burned by Your Barbecue
Grilling is a summer staple, be it a backyard barbecue, firing up food at baseball tailgater or cooking over an open flame while camping. But as fun as gathering with family and friends to feast on some warm-weather fare can be, it can all go up in smoke if grill safety isn’t made priority number one. Before you turn up the heat Complete this checklist to keep you, your guests, and your space safe with summer cooking. Use and store your grill more than 10 feet away from your home or … [Read more...]
Boost the Safety of Your Backyard
Spring and summer are the seasons when backyards become the place to be. After a long, cold winter stuck indoors, you and your family may see your backyard--or any lot of land surrounding your property--as an outdoor oasis offering fresh air and fun in the sun. True as that may be, like anything that’s sat virtually unused for months at a time, your yard could use your attention before beginning to barbecue with the neighbors or laying out the lawn games. Tips for Backyard Safety … [Read more...]
Spring into Undoing Winter Damage
Snow and ice have given way to flower buds, grass sprouts, and sunshine. Now it’s time to take a fresh look at the shape of your home. Winter, with its cold temperatures, icicles, and harsh winds may have done a number to your exterior. Hefty damage might be easy to spot but don’t overlook the little problems that could cost you big time later According to the Insurance Information Institute, winter storms can cause expensive damage, with an estimated $1 billion in insured losses reported in … [Read more...]
Get to Know the Real Pest of Water Damage
Spring and water damage tend to go hand in hand, be it melting snow, falling rain, or rising levels of humidity. And seasons aside, there’s also man-made water damage due to burst pipes, leaky appliances, and inadequate ventilation. As soon as the water hits--whatever its source--the destruction begins, causing stains, odors, wood swelling and warping, drywall deterioration, and structural rot. Within hours, flooring, walls, and furniture can be ruined, and within days the integrity of your home … [Read more...]
5 Commercial Building Hiding Spots for Mold
Thanks to mold, Hide and Seek is no longer just a game kids play. In fact, your commercial building may be harboring mold in secret hiding spots you don’t know about, and now it’s up to you to find it before it causes bigger problems. Commercial Building Mold Problems You might think if mold is tucked away without your knowledge, than what harm can it really cause. The answer is quite a bit. Even though the spots may be out of sight, that doesn’t mean you and your building’s tenants are out … [Read more...]
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