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Fire

By Swartz Restoration
July 18, 2018

Board Up The Property After A Fire

Secure Structure After Fire Loss When the fire department goes out to extinguish a fire, it is important to board up and secure the property afterward so that the structure can be protected against...

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...

Miscellaneous

By Swartz Restoration
December 10, 2014

Every Home Needs an Emergency Supply Kit

It’s the time of the year for severe weather, and it always pays to be prepared. Every home should have a first aid kit, tools, spare batteries, and other gear in the event a...

Miscellaneous

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014

Be Sure That First Aid Kit is Properly Stocked

An earlier post listed the recommended contents for an Emergency Supply Kit that included a first aid kit. We received questions asking what should be in that first aid kit, so here’s a list...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Miscellaneous

Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Set for November 9

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, Wednesday, November 9. The National Weather Service and state and local emergency authorities use parts of the system to...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Home Tips

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Yes, it’s cold outside, but your home needs attention in the winter just like it would during the spring and summer months. Now that the holidays are behind us, we can focus in on...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Uncategorized

Outdoor Holiday Decorating Tips from Swartz Contracting

Using a Ladder When hanging lights outdoors, use a ladder that is properly secured and consider having another person below to spot. Roof Decorations It’s probably not a good idea to put a hole...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Fire

How to create your fire escape plan

Do you and your family have a fire escape plan? If not, it’s more than something you should consider, it’s an absolute must to make sure you are ready in the event of a...