After a fire occurs in Westchester or Fairfield Counties, there are many forms of damage. One of the most detrimental is smoke damage. Even if the fire itself was contained to a single room, smoke can easily travel through an entire building. One of the most important steps to take after you experience a disaster […]
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Warm and sunny weather has finally arrived here in Westchester and Fairfield counties! Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy the weather with cookouts, camping trips and fireworks. Before you start up your grill or build that campfire, brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Keep your friends and family safe all
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Fire extinguishers are an important part of every home or business in Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Placing them on every level of your property can help prevent a fire disaster from spiraling out of control. However, there are many types of fire extinguishers with separate uses. Once you’ve selected the correct fire extinguisher, learn how
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Spring is in full swing here in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, which probably means you are getting ready for your annual spring cleaning. While you’re Marie Kondo-ing your wardrobe and deep cleaning the bathroom, take a few extra steps help improve your home’s fire safety. Our fire damage technicians want to share a few spots
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Winter storms and extreme cold put your heating system on overdrive. Fireplaces, space heaters and central heat are all fire risks, especially during the winter. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), December, January and February are notorious for heightened rates of home heating fires. Until spring melts away snow and freezing temperatures, heaters
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With the temperatures dropping fast here in Westchester and Fairfield counties, you may be tempted to light a fire in your fireplace. Before you light that first fire of the season, it is important to complete some routine maintenance to ensure your family and home stay safe this winter. If you ignore these tips, you
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The holiday season is in full swing in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. This time of year is notorious for an increase in fires because of the heightened usage of electricity. While you retrieve boxes of decorations and use your fireplace for the first time, consider adding the following safety precautions into your everyday winter routine
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Summer is just around the corner and once Memorial Day Weekend rolls around, we’ll all be ready to bust out the barbeques and start grilling. It’s important to remember that there are some basic fire safety precautions when dealing with grills and barbecues of any size. At ServiceMaster Superior Cleaning & Restoration Services, we’ve seen
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Usually, when we think of winter, we think of cold weather and wet days. We’re more concerned about frozen pipes and water damage. But there are plenty of fire hazards to be aware of when keeping warm indoors. ServiceMaster Superior Cleaning & Restoration Services wants to ensure you stay safe in Westchester and Fairfield Counties
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What are the costliest damages that are likely to happen to your Westchester, NY or Fairfield County, CT property? We took to HomeAdvisor.com to outline national averages for the costliest and most common home repairs that occur as a result of property damage. Keep in mind that any home or business is susceptible to these
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