Springtime house cleaning often brings to mind the question … should I have ductwork in my home inspected and cleaned professionally? But is it really necessary? Experts have a lot to say about whether it’s really a good idea. When you see dust buildup around the supply vents in your… Read more »
“Do you live in a house that’s older than 20 years?” asks John Stoker, President, Paul Davis Restoration Central Nova Scotia. “If so, your electricity needs have almost certainly outgrown your residential electrical system, creating serious fire hazards on your property.” Electrical needs have grown exponentially since 1950: modern homes… Read more »
Power outages can happen no matter where you are located in Canada. Fortunately, most are brief, but some last far longer. Twenty years have passed since a massive outage struck grids in Ontario, darkening Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, Sudbury, Kitchener, London and Windsor for up to four days. Between increasingly violent weather… Read more »
The Smiths basked in a tropical vacation as they awaited spring’s arrival. Toasty sand warmed their toes and fruity drinks flowed. The weather? Sheer perfection. Then a call from home chilled the mood: a water pipe had burst, flooding their entire house in Chateauguay. As the shocked housesitter opened the… Read more »
“The holidays bring joy but they also bring seasonal risks for commercial property owners and tenants,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County, Florida. “We recommend precautions against four specific hazards: fires, security threats, accidents and insurance coverage gaps.” Focusing on a few key “do’s and don’ts”… Read more »