Author: hdenbak

Avoiding Dangerous Furnace Puff-Backs

In Victorian times, spring cleaning became necessary because coal dust and oily grime settled indoors during the winter heating season. Surprisingly, there are still reasons why dirty, dark layers sully our modern interiors: furnace puff-backs. Their cute name belies the damage they cause. Puff-backs can happen with oil and gas… Read more »

Be Aware of Winter Rains and Latent Mudslide Dangers

Frightening landslide videos are easy to locate online. In one apocalyptic scene, a forest of majestic trees speeds down the side of a mountain, demolishing a highway in Japan. In another, a hiker captures a dozen landslides triggered by an earthquake in Nepal. A third video tracks a group of… Read more »

Paul Davis Social Responsibility in Our Local Communities

As 2023 continues, our volunteers are out and about helping those who are less fortunate. Here is where our people have donated time, enthusiasm and skills in their communities to support those who need a compassionate helping hand.  Saluting First Responders: Paul Davis of Tampa built on five years of… Read more »

How Paul Davis Detects and Measures Moisture Intrusion

“Homeowners can’t remedy flood damage on their own because so much of it is out of sight. It’s tempting to get some tips online, mop up standing puddles, position a few box fans and call it a day, problem solved,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County,… Read more »