As the temperatures rise and North Texas enters the spring season, homeowners often head outdoors to prepare their yards for warmer weather. The thought of frozen faucets is likely far from their minds. And with highs in the 70s, it would seem the risk for burst pipes is long gone. However, it’s possible that the real damage from arctic temperatures …
How to Prevent and Thaw Frozen Pipes
For just about every homeowner, it’s one of their worst nightmares. The temperature plummets and before you know it, your pipes are frozen. It can be a stressful situation. Frozen pipes can burst, causing a surprisingly large amount of water damage, and nobody wants that headache! Here are some suggestions for identifying and fixing the situation before it causes extensive …
Hoarding and New Year Organization
At the start of the new year, millions of people set goals to make changes that impact their health, job, finances, family, home and lifestyle. For many people, their New Year’s resolutions include home organization and a promise and commitment to clean up their house and get rid of clutter. For others, the issue of runs a bit deeper and …
Winter Storm Emergency Preparedness
Even in North Texas, a bad winter storm can come on without much warning and cause damage to your home, leaving you and your family in a difficult and potentially dangerous situation. By preparing for the worst, you will improve your chances of getting through dangerous weather conditions without a catastrophe. Here are some things you can do now to …
Upgrading Your Home During Emergency Restoration
If you are a homeowner, you probably have a wish list full of changes or upgrades you would eventually like to make on your home. This is common for those who purchase older homes. It can even be the case for buyers of new homes. Unfortunately, being a homeowner also means dealing with unplanned problems or emergency situations. In the …
What is Emergency Restoration?
By definition, emergencies are unplanned events, usually accompanied by the stress of handling many difficult issues at once. Emergency preparedness is a big deal for families. In some cases, it’s just a matter of knowing who to call first. If you have smoke or water damage in your home, it can be overwhelming. Before a fire or water crisis strikes …
Things To Know: Water Damage and Insurance
If your home has received water damage, it’s always helpful to have some knowledge under your belt when it comes to dealing with water damage and your insurance company. Knowing exactly what is covered and how to get the help you need will prevent delays, and lessen your time frame as well as stress level when dealing with an insurance claim. Here are …
6 Water Safety Tips for Your Family
Warm weather is here; pools, rivers, lakes and even the beaches are going to become crowded. Swimming is a great way to beat the heat, but there are always possible dangers when you’re around water. Keep these water safety tips for your family in mind the next time you’re enjoying a swim. Pool Safety Children and pets are probably the …
5 Tips to Prevent Water Damage in your Home
The easiest water damage to repair is the water damage that never happens, but what is Water Damage and how do you prevent it? Recognizing what it is and that it can cause a devastating setback to families or businesses is a great place to start; at Puroclean Restoration Specialists, our mission is to whatever it takes to give back that …
How To Clean your Washer and Dryer
When’s the last time your to-do list included a reminder to clean your washer and dryer? These two standard household appliances get a lot of use, yet are often overlooked when it comes to regular upkeep. Each has its specific maintenance requirements that will prevent issues like washer leaks and dryer fires. Some of what’s needed to clean your washer and …