“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin – inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.” – John Geddes, A Familiar Rain Few treasures and traditions of the season say Christmas better than enjoying a live Christmas tree in the living room. Sipping egg nog by the fire and […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~ Benjamin Franklin If only winter’s wrath stopped at slick sidewalks, frosted windshields and shoveling the driveway. Last year winter-caused insurance catastrophes put a $2.3 billion hurt on American home, auto and business owners according to the Insurance Information Institute. That migraine-enducing and checkbook-numbing […]
“Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” ~ Author Sinclair Lewis From the bitter winds of fall to the chilly rains of November to the snow storms and blizzards of December and January to the brutal arctic freeze of February, winter’s wrath can do a number on homes. And no homes feels winter’s bitterly […]
A spark neglected makes a mighty fire. – Robert Herrick Fire is an ever present threat to American homes. A simple unattended stove or burning candle can ignite an unstoppable fuse that can destroy your American Dream. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 374,000 U.S. homes catch fire annually. The cumulative […]
After fire damage, it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration. What to Do: Clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other brightwork by washing with detergent and applying a coating […]
