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Miscellaneous

By Swartz Restoration
March 12, 2018

History of Swartz

The Beginning After trying out different career paths such as accounting and working for two different local construction companies, Paul Swartz created the company Swartz Contracting in May of 1987. Shortly after starting the...

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...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Miscellaneous

Summer Storm Damage

No one ever plans to have storm damage. Storms often come with little notice and we’re never real sure of their strength until they hit. The most recent big storm in our area was...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Miscellaneous

Storm Damage: Who are you gonna call?

We’ve seen our fair share of wind damage this summer, and luckily we live in Ohio and weren’t affected by hurricane Isaac and its massive flood damage. Storms come fast and can leave paths...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Home Tips

Fall is Here! Time to Prepare for Winter!

Tips for Winterizing Your Home: Fall is here! Are you ready for the cold weather and the upcoming winter weather? Here are some tips to ensure you home is prepared and winter-ready. 1. Clean...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Home Tips

Fall Clean-up: Grab a Rake!

Fallen leaves of autumn can create a big task in your yard and garden (and gutters!). To avoid having a yard covered in wet leaves in the spring, you will want to rake, blow,...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
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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
Home Tips

Holiday Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips from Swartz Contracting

Tis the season for lights strung everywhere, holiday cooking, candlelight, and lots of time spent indoors. This can bring along with it many great memories, but can also bring fire hazards. Is your home...

By Swartz Restoration
March 13, 2014
Water

The Winter Woes of Basement Floods

In Ohio we never know if we will have rain or snow and it can change from day to day. Long periods of precipitation can bring soggy disasters which can result in basement or...