4 Ideas to Get a Big Impact from Your Small Kitchen Remodel The kitchen is the heart of any household: it’s where we cook, put our ‘to-do’ lists, and congregate with friends and family. It can conjure memories of great meals, conversations with loved ones, and late nights and early mornings. Don’t have the square footage [...]
We Don't Restore Houses. We Restore Homes. Losing a house to a disaster can take a huge emotional toll on homeowners and their families. Josh Contraguerro, Vice President of Marketing, explains how Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration goes above and beyond to help them recover. Often, during a presentation or conversation about disaster cleanup [...]
How to Prevent Burst Pipes Pipe bursts can wreak havoc on your home. The damage to the pipe itself is often relatively easy to repair—but the subsequent flooding can create real problems. Fortunately, homeowners can avoid the problem altogether by taking steps to prevent the pipes in their home from bursting. But in order to [...]
72 Hour Emergency Kits for Quick Response Emergency preparedness kits are essential tools of protection to have at home in the event of a natural disaster, power, or other utility outage. Kits can be as rudimentary or complex as you choose, but any kit you put together should be able to sustain you and your [...]
Preparing Your Apartment for a Disaster In the face of disaster, preparation is crucial. There are two main factors that need to be considered in case of an emergency situation: having an effective escape route, and having enough food storage to supply in case of emergency. Learn how to properly prepare your apartment for a [...]
Roofing Techniques: How Roof Construction Has Evolved Roofing is a big job and one that must be done with precision in order to ensure a safe, lasting construction. The procedures and techniques involved in roofing projects are time tested and fairly unchanging now, but they have evolved much over time. As new standards for building [...]
Fencing that Withstands Severe Weather No matter where you live, there is always a potential of extreme weather disasters. From high winds to snowstorms, from hurricanes to tornadoes, from scorching heat to falling sleet, it is best to be prepared no matter what Mother Nature throws your way. Make sure your home is up to [...]
Top Ways to Prevent Leaks from the Bathroom There are a few different ways that a leak can occur in your bathroom. Although the problem starts here, it can lead to more problems and damage for the rest of your home. Make sure to locate any potential water damage and do everything necessary to prevent [...]
How Not to Thaw Frozen Pipes: A Cautionary Tale A recent story in the local Pittsburgh news recounts a man burning his house down after attempting to thaw frozen pipes in the basement with a heater and hair dryer. The man allegedly fell asleep after rigging this system and awoke to popping sounds, eventually leading [...]
Top 3 Ways to Prepare for Freezing Weather In anticipation of the cold weather that comes with the transition from fall to winter, it is worth thinking about preparing for freezing temperatures. Extreme cold is very hard on everything--from your outdoor furniture to your pipes to your body and mind. Everything is affected when the [...]