Protect Your Home From Vandalism and Burglary
Jan 20, 2016
We recently had a mitigation job come in that was a result of a break in and vandalism. The homeowners were wintering down south and had a family member watching their home. Thankfully this family member checked in when they did. The vandals turned on all the faucets and left the water running when they left. […]
Tips for Winterizing Your Home and Preventing Disasters
Nov 20, 2015
Just as you go through your closets and pull out jackets, coats, hats, boots, and gloves to prepare for the cold, your house requires the same preparation. Over the last 20 years, 24Restore has seen what cold weather can do to a home. Frozen pipes and ice dams can create major water damages and unwanted […]
Tips for Fall Home Maintenance
Aug 06, 2015
Ahhhh… fall and football are just around the corner. I AM NOT rushing summer to be over by any means, but after weeks of playing in the sun, you may wish to do some simple home maintenance on a cloudy afternoon to stay ahead of things! 1) Help prevent a fire or smoke damage by: […]
Preventing Water Damage Caused by Plumbing Fixtures
May 08, 2015
Each year, thousands of insurance claims are filed and homeowners are inconvenienced by water damage. But many times, water damage can be avoided with regular maintenance and a little preparation. Do you know what you can do in and around your home to prevent water damage in your Minneapolis home? Here are some simple tips […]
Using Alternative Heat Safely
Feb 27, 2015
When talking to a friend the other day, she was telling me about a neighbor or hers that is using alternative heating sources from here on out to avoid the rising cost of propane. Their current propane tank is completely empty and they are a family of 5. I am all for saving money… I […]
Frozen Pipes? 24Restore knows how to take the chill out!
Feb 20, 2015
What should you do if a water pipe freezes? You should make sure it never happens again! When the water freezes, it tries to expand inside the pipe. It pushes against the sides of the pipe, as well as any nearby valves, seams and faucets. The freezing action of the water is more than capable […]
8 Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Jan 07, 2015
Until recently, not many people knew what a Polar Vortex is, but with one bearing down on the northern U.S. and Minnesota over the next few days, everybody’s talking about it. As it brings record-breaking cold over several days, here’s what you need to know to keep your pipes from freezing and causing water damage. Be Prepared […]
Preventing and Thawing Frozen Pipes
Jan 07, 2015
Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. In Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area, frozen pipes are not uncommon during the cold, winter months. Luckily, frozen pipes are largely preventable and homeowners can take simple steps to protect their pipes from freezing and reducing […]
Winter Household Tips Minneapolis
Nov 22, 2014
Before the temperature dips and the snow begins to fall, 24 Restore wants you to think ahead and take steps to get your home ready for winter weather Minneapolis. Winter Tip for Inside the home Have your furnace or boiler checked and serviced by a licensed contractor at least once a year, preferably before the […]