Experiencing a fire at home is a distressing event, leaving homeowners to grapple with both the emotional aftermath and the physical damage to their property. Among the many challenges faced in the wake of such a disaster is addressing the damage inflicted on drywall. Drywall, a common material in home construction, is particularly vulnerable to…
Disasters can strike unexpectedly, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a flood, fire, or storm, or a more common household emergency like water damage, the aftermath can be overwhelming. This is where companies like First Choice Restoration come to the rescue. In this blog, we’ll explore what…
Fire damage restoration / fire damage cleanup is the process of returning a fire and smoke damaged property to pre-loss condition. Fire cleanup and restoration jobs can take many weeks or months due to the destructive nature of the disaster. First Choice Restoration offers the following services for fire damage restoration: Odor Removal Removal of Affected…
(BPT) – U.S. Fire Administration data shows since January, more than 285 older adults (age 55 and older) have died in house fires, accounting for more than 53% of known fire deaths in the U.S. By age 65, people are 2.5 times more likely (or 4 times more likely for those age 85 and older)…
A fire starts every 86 seconds in a residential home. Are you prepared? (BPT) – You check your alarms regularly and practice your emergency escape plan — but are you overlooking an essential component of home safety? Having fire extinguishers — and knowing how to use them — is important to help ensure your home…
When a fire occurs at a home, a homeowner should know how to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher, if the fire is small enough. But how does a fire extinguisher work? There are three things a fire needs: fuel, heat, and oxygen. A fire should burn until one of those components is…