It’s no secret that fire can devastate a house. In fact, the number of fire fatalities in Minnesota is climbing above the national average. Knowing the most common causes of house fires, as well as how to prevent them, are two of the simplest ways to improve your home’s fire readiness. Common Causes of Home Fires   Cooking Fires Cooking

With the wonders of modern ventilation comes the necessity of cleaning your aid ducts. Removing the dust and debris building up in your system helps preserve high air quality by reducing the number of particulates floating in the air. But how frequently should your air ducts get cleaned? What are the symptoms of a duct system that needs some care?

After having one of the worst days of their lives, it can be difficult for trauma victims to think of the cleanup that will need to happen for life to return to normal. Trauma or crime scene cleanup specialists are experts at navigating these kinds of distressing situations with compassionate professionalism. Also known as post-forensic, biohazard, bloodborne pathogen, or crime

Do you know what to do when your building gets hit by an unforeseen disaster? Flooding, mold, fire damage, tornados, hurricanes—the list of different disasters, natural or otherwise, is almost endless. When it comes to dealing with insurance companies, it’s best to leave it to the technicalities of restoration to experienced contractors. That doesn’t mean you should call just any

As the call for more natural and sustainable building materials is felt by contractors around the world, Engineered Wood Products (EWP) are answering the call. EWPs offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional materials like concrete or steel. For every cubic meter of concrete replaced with a cubic meter of timber, about a ton of CO2 emissions are reduced

While spring is usually seen as a time of renewal and growth, for Minnesota homeowners, it’s also a time of unpredictable weather and potentially hazardous conditions. Even as the weather gets warmer, spring can still see damaging winter storms mixed in with spring showers, leading to jarring jumps between freezes and thaws that can damage your home.   Spring Storm Damage 

The early spring can be a tough time for sewer systems. From meltwater to sprawling tree roots, everything about spring seems to have the potential to damage your sewage system. As a homeowner, there are important steps you can take to protect your sewage system and prevent your sewer from backing up this spring. Protecting Your Sewer System From Water

Minnesota winters bring with them a host of issues that can affect homeowners. Knowing the issues and how to prevent them can save homeowners headaches and money. The most common issues winter weather brings for your home are ice dams, snow damage, freezing pipes, meltwater flooding, and pest infestations. Ice Dams Ice dams are often caused by clogged gutters. Whether

Winter weather in Minnesota brings with it a whole host of issues that can cause damage to your home. Arguably the worst—and by far the smelliest—problem is backed up sewer pipes. Some issues, like flushing non-flushable items or tree root damage can happen during any season. Others, like frozen pipes, are unique winter issues. Winter Worsens Sewage Issues Homeowners need

Industrial and manufacturing fires increased 34% from 2018 to 2019, while commercial fires increased by only 7%. However, with a total of 421 fires in 2019, there were still nearly 200 more commercial and public assembly fires than industrial and manufacturing fires. Preventing Common Fire Hazards With the number of fires on the rise in Minnesota, it’s important to keep commercial fire