10 Ways To Get Clean Air Without Chemicals
Jan 25, 2019
In one of my blogs last week I mentioned how important it was for your indoor air quality to keep up with regular maintenance of your homes air filters. As cold as it has been in Minneapolis, well all of Minnesota, it is important to make sure we are doing other steps to keep our […]
It’s Going To Be Another Cold Weekend Minneapolis
Jan 19, 2019
We are in for another crazy cold snap! If you don’t have to go anywhere this weekend …don’t! Let’s take advantage of staying warm and cozy in our homes and embrace the opportunity to catch up on some home maintenance! When was the last time you changed your air/furnace filters? This should be done every […]
This Holiday, Don’t Get Your Tinsel In A Tangle!
Dec 06, 2018
Could you imagine having to deal with a smoke damage or fire damage in your home during the most wonderful time of the year?! Sadly, hundreds of people do. The wonderful news is… holiday fires CAN be prevented! All of us at 24Restore urge you to take a few minutes to review these holiday safety […]
5 Things to Add to Your Fall To-Do List
Sep 18, 2018
Make sure to prep your home before the weather changes. You probably give your home a deep clean in the spring, but you should also show it some love at the beginning of fall. Here’s where to start: Perform a pantry audit. First, remove all the cans and boxes from the shelves, and vacuum away […]
Candle Safety Tips for Fall
Oct 17, 2017
Its that time of year again where we crave the glorious glow and wonderful smell of a candle to warm the home and soul! As comforting as candles are, they are still one of the top causes of smoke and/or fire damage in homes and businesses. That is why almost every fall I do a […]
What You Need to Know When Burning Wood
Aug 29, 2017
To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion and to help keep heating appliances and fireplaces functioning properly, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers the following safety tips: Get an annual chimney check. Have chimneys inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a qualified professional chimney service technician. This reduces […]
How to Select and Store Firewood Safely
Aug 29, 2017
I feel one thing most Minnesotan’s can agree on is that fall here is an amazing season! As the temperatures start getting cooler at night we focus on the positives by getting excited about pumpkin spice candles, watching football and best of all a warm crackling glowing fire… whether outside or in! In this blog […]
Other Causes of Home Fires and Ways to Prevent Them
Feb 09, 2016
While cooking fires are the most common causes of fires in our homes, there are several other causes of fires that also put our homes at risk. One of the best things we can do is educate ourselves and our families on what the common causes of fires are and then look for ways to reduce our […]
The Most Common Cause of House Fires
Feb 09, 2016
When I was researching for this blog, I was honestly shocked to learn that cooking fires are one of the leading causes of house fires in the winter. In my house I am not allowed to burn candles (which I thought for sure would be the leading culprit!) or have a real Christmas tree due to risk […]
Tips for Reducing Smoke Damage Losses
Oct 14, 2015
Smoke damage can wreak havoc in your Minneapolis home, and it becomes harder to repair over time. Get rid of odors quickly to avoid a persistent problem. Kitchen flare-ups, closed fireplace flues, and electrical fires can send smoke throughout your house charring walls, covering everything, and stinking up the place. The longer you let smoke and […]