The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left many homeowners—and even nearby neighbors—facing a new kind of hazard: smoke damage. Homeowners should not re-enter their homes until the fire department has ...

A topic we often get calls about is how folks can clean up in their homes after a fire or smoke damage. Fire in our homes is a scary thought, but it doesn’t have to be a big fire to cause damage from ...

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Much of the work to clean up smoke damage inside homes after the L.A. fires will be done by companies that specialize in this. However, there is some difference of opinion among these companies as to ...

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NYC residents enjoy many amenities and the life is happening. However, that does not mean they do not come across mishaps and unexpected hazards. Incidents of fire breakouts do occur, both at ...

It's no secret that fires are dangerous. Whether a house fire or wildfire, the damage can leave everlasting destruction to homes such as property and smoke damage. Ridding a home from the smell of ...