Cleaning

Article written by Mark House We have attempted to learn all we can about the bedbug in this office. It is a creature that has evolved over recent years into a frightening species that has spread to epidemic proportions. Most people will hedge when we ask about the size of the problem in their homes […]

Article written by Michelle Blevins   The United States gets more tornadoes than any other place on earth, by far. The National Centers for Environmental Information says the U.S. sees about 1,250 tornadoes per year; Canada is a close second with about 100 per year. Talk about a big difference. Tornado alley, which cuts straight […]

Article written by John Postava It seems like yesterday, but it was 1979. I was a college student and given the opportunity to work as an adjuster (I had to ask my buddy exactly what “an adjuster” was) estimating claims for an adjusting company handling flood claims for the National Flood Insurance Program. Back in those […]

Article written by Chris Spensley   Finding and efficiently eliminating areas of trapped hidden moisture is one of the many factors that differentiate an experienced restorer from a novice. If left untreated, these forgotten areas can lead to various forms of secondary damage and significantly complicate restorative efforts. Wet wall cavities are one of the […]

Article written by Dane McGraw Resources for safety in lead abatement It’s well-known that lead is harmful. Also well-known is the metal’s usefulness as a component of industrial coatings because it holds up against the elements and helps prevent corrosion. As infrastructure and assets age, it’s a matter of when, not if, workers encounter lead […]

Article written by Ryan Pritchard   From day one, contractors used pen and paper to capture everything into manila folders; the rest kept in memory and traveled through word of mouth. This hindered their ability to locate information and react to critical issues quickly. The loss in productivity and increased cycle times limited a company’s […]

Article written by Stephen Leung Have you ever been driven crazy by a young child who keeps asking “Why?”  That kid may be onto something.  Developed by Sakichi Toyoda and used by automotive companies and other industries to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost, “5 Whys” is a tool used to identify the root cause […]

Article written by Ivan Turner   Let me set the scene for you. The home in this case study is nestled atop 35 acres of gentle, rolling hills in mid-Missouri. It was built of native cut lumber, harvested from the property, which had not sealed. In addition, the insured had some health problems and on […]

Restoration contractors can fill preparedness & response needs.   Severe storms cause billions of dollars in damage each year, yet a new survey from ServiceMaster Restore shows homeowners still aren’t prepared for weather emergencies, and they’re overlooking simple precautions that could help them get back on their feet more quickly, should severe weather damage their home or […]

If you’re like most of us, you rarely if ever venture into your home’s attic. Why would you? It’s not usually a place you care to venture and for the most part, if you do it’s because something isn’t going well. With warmer temps here for the summer, we start to see an increase in […]