Category: How to Guides
How to Prevent Kitchen Fires This Thanksgiving
Kitchen fires are the most common household fires by far, according to FEMA. While the overall rate of fires is down, they still cause thousands of injuries and deaths per year. Middle-aged adults are most likely to be injured, because they are trying to put out the fire. The elderly are most likely to die…
How to Put Out Electrical Fires At Home
Though Californians think of wildfires as the main threat to their homes, electrical outlet fires and fires caused by other electrical equipment actually burnt more acres than wildfires did in 2015.
How to Fix a Water Damaged Mattress
Please Note TSC Restoration only restores damaged mattresses while performing residential or commercial water damage cleanup services to rooms and structures. This article has been published for informational purposes only. If your mattress as experienced water damage, you’re probably wondering if you can save it or if you just have to throw it out. Since…
The 5 Best Fire Extinguishers for Kitchens
If you find yourself dealing with a fire in your kitchen in the future, you’ll be glad you took the 3 minutes to read this post and learn the best fire extinguisher for kitchen fires. We’re taking the time to write this blog because all fire extinguishes aren’t created equally – and neither are the…
How to Fix Water Damaged Carpeting
When the unthinkable has happened and you’re dealing with water damage in your home or business, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re dealing with, have a plan to fix water damage, and know when to call in help. As water damage repair experts, one of the most asked…
Frequently Asked Questions About Mold Removal
Mold removal can be a complicated and confusing process for many people. You’re already stressed that mold was found in your home or business and you just want it out, but the proper way to remove it may not be what you’d expect.
6 Signs That Your Sprinkler System is Leaking
Your sprinkler system was installed to help you save time, money, and energy. So what happens if it springs a leak? How would you even notice since the main components of the system are buried under the lawn? A leak can cost you a lot of money. Not only can it increase your water bill,…
Preventing Fire Damage to your Home
Home fires are deadly. Within minutes, a fire in your home can damage your property, the structure, and threaten the lives of you and your loved ones. While it’s impossible to completely prevent a house fire, there are plenty of ways you can drastically reduce the likelihood and potential damage to your home. Without further…
How to File a Flood Insurance Claim
Floods are one of the risks of home ownership, and the damage they do can be costly. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey last year, Texas residents filed over 80,000 claims, resulting in 670k in insurance payouts. A working knowledge of how to file a claim should this tragedy strike you is valuable, and can…
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost?
When you’ve had a natural disaster or accident in your home that’s led to water damage, you probably want to know how much water damage restoration services cost. There are many factors that are included when estimating how much a water damage restoration project will be. Things such as the extent of the water damage,…