Top 3 Causes Of House Fires
Jan 18, 2019
A home is supposed to be a place of security and peace; a place where you can feel safe and away from danger. In a way, a home is built to be a type of utopia. However, the term utopia is defined as an imaginary place of perfection and peace; and therefore, impossible to establish. Unfortunately, […]
Restoring After Fire Damage
Dec 28, 2018
A house fire and its smoke create a complicated mess requiring sanitizing, restoring or rebuilding. You may not be able to see the extent of the fire damage because often it has occurred in areas that aren’t visible, such as behind walls and in the attic or it has affected the structural, electrical or plumbing […]
What To Do Immediately After A Fire
Sep 28, 2018
While it is not the worst thing in the world, at this moment it definitely feels like it. After you are certain that your family is safe, the steps you take in the next few hours and days will greatly affect your recovery from a house fire. Here are a few tips: Take Care Of […]
6 Preventable Homeowners’ Disaster Emergencies
Nov 14, 2017
Living in Southern Maryland, we are willing to bet your furnace has been fired up and running for perhaps several weeks by now. Jack Frost is here to stay for the winter months, and he knows how to wreak havoc on homes. Many house fires happen in the winter when people are using space heaters, […]
Smoke Damage Cleanup in Calvert County
Sep 15, 2017
After a house fire, the first hours and days are critical. By hiring the right professionals immediately and understanding your coverage, you can get back to your home ASAP. While you personally have probably never experienced such a loss, expect that the insurance professionals have and will honor the policies you have paid on for […]
The Most Common Causes of Home Fires and How to Avoid Them
Jul 17, 2017
Preventing House Fires Home fires can start unexpectedly, but taking preventative measures can greatly decrease the risk of a fire in your home. Although some home fire causes are quite obvious, it’s important to be aware of them and be proactive in preventing them. Here are some of the most common causes of home fires […]
What Happens After a House Fire?
May 10, 2017
When we watch stories on the news, we often see the flames coming from a home or business, and firefighters hard at work. Sometimes, we will see a follow-up story talking about the victims of the fire. However, it’s rare to see more about these fires after the fire crews are gone and the victims […]
8 Things that Won’t Burn in a House Fire
Mar 27, 2017
Not Everything Burns According to the National Institute for Fire and Safety Training, the average house fire burns at about 1,100°F. That’s the same in the middle of a southern Maryland winter, or the middle of summer. A fire of that magnitude is hot enough to quickly burn up most of your precious belongings, but […]