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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

As residents return home in the wake of the wildfires in Northeastern Minnesota, many will be faced with clean-up projects on the road to recovery. Related Story: Partnering with United Way to help in ...

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 ...