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Water

By Swartz Restoration
November 8, 2017

How do pipes freeze and burst?

With the presence of winter weather, the threat of freezing pipes is on many homeowners’ minds. Pipes burst mainly for one reason: water expands when it freezes. Although, the expansion itself isn’t what causes...

Fire

By Swartz Restoration
November 1, 2017

The 12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety

12 Extension cords If extension cords are overloaded with holiday lights, they can overheat and catch fire. Avoid overloading the cord by reading over the packaging to find the maximum load. Also be sure...

Fire

By Swartz Restoration
October 18, 2017

10 Bad Habits That Cause Home Fires

According to a five-year study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to, on average, 1,000 home fires every day. When you break it down, that's 42 home fires every...

Miscellaneous

By Swartz Restoration
September 25, 2017

Can Your Business Survive A Disaster?

Disaster can strike at any time or anywhere. There's not a 10-minute warning to prepare, it just happens. Leaving you to pick up the pieces of the resulting damage. So the question is if...

Fire

By Swartz Restoration
September 13, 2017

Fire Prevention Safety Tips Every Business Needs To Know

An office fire can strike at any moment. A fire can destroy your property and can put your employees in immediate danger. Don’t think lightly of the situation just because fires aren't as common...

Miscellaneous

By Swartz Restoration
August 28, 2017

Learn why you need PREP

One of the best feelings in the world is peace of mind, knowing that everything is protected and safe in case the worst happens. Our Priority Response Emergency Program (PREP) is designed to give...

Water

By Swartz Restoration
August 15, 2017

Water Damaged Drywall

Is it just us, or has Northwest Ohio felt a bit like Seattle lately? We’ve had quite a bit of rain, but even more so we’ve had incredibly heavy rain showers. Naturally, this has...

Home Tips

By Swartz Restoration
July 26, 2017

Hidden Spots You Need to Clean

Our home is our domain, our castle, our solitude. We keep it clean, tidy, and free from invaders - right? As it turns out, maybe not. There are many hidden spots you need to...

Water

By Swartz Restoration
July 18, 2017

The 3 Most Common Flood Types

Whether you live in a small house in the suburbs or a large, luxurious ranch in the country, your home is at risk of flooding. Even if you live in the mountains above most...

Home Tips, Water

By Swartz Restoration
June 30, 2017

How to Save Your Carpet from Water Damage

Water damage to carpet is a very common problem and one that can cause homeowners a lot of grief. In this article, you'll learn how to save your carpet after water damage occurs. If...