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Articles listed below are to educate consumers on insurance restoration, cleaning solutions, home remodeling and historic restoration in Middletown, New York. Bruce Decker Restoration, Inc. DBA Paul Davis Restoration is dedicated to educating the consumer on these topics. If you would like to submit an article, please feel free to contact us or call 845.361.1840.

Insurance Articles

Home Owner Insurance - Don't Make Costly Mistakes Home owner insurance is supposed to give you a peace of mind that you will be protected in the event that anything damaging or disastrous happens to your home. However, you cannot just assume that if you have a home owner insurance policy that you will not be responsible for the repairs to your home if something does happen. It is very important that you are well aware of the obligations that you have as a homeowner to ensure that you and your home are covered against the most likely (and unlikely) problems. Here are some common things that some people overlook in their home owner insurance policies: Read More.

Cleaning Solutions

Gas Or Electric? Which power washer would be right for you? Until recently, only professional cleaning services used power washers. This year, homeowners are buying them in huge numbers. Read More.

Storm Damage Restoration The following recommendations assume water-related storm damage to residential or light commercial structures. For recommendations regarding restoration of major commercial properties and building assemblies, it is important to consult with professionals who have specific training and experience in this area. Read More.

Fire Damage - How To Remove Soot and Smoke From Clothing Fire creates two types of smoke damage-the visible soot and the invisible odor. Because each fire involves different elements (woods, plastics, etc.), providing one set of guidelines for removing soot and odor for all clothing is not possible. Read More.

How To Get Your Basement Dried Out After A Flood Whether the downpours soak your carpet or leave you standing water several feet deep, avoid entering a flooded basement. Follow these tips on cleaning your basement and getting rid of the flood water. Read More.

How To Test and Remove Mildew From Your Deck After a few years, most decks will start to turn a grayish color due to UV rays from the sun. They may also begin to form mildew. Some folks mistake the grayish color for a mildew problem and they use the wrong type of cleaner, doing even more harm to their deck. Read More.

Choosing The Right Vacuum, Plus What is HEPA? Now that Spring’s here, a lot folks are looking for the perfect vacuum that will not only keep their carpets clean, but also keep the air in their home free of dust and pollen. You’ve seen and heard the ads. Read More.

6 Tips to Stop Mold Growing in Your Home It is normal to find mold spores in a homes indoor air and surfaces such as clothes, walls, and furniture. Most of the time mold spores found indoors are from outside sources. Regular housekeeping cleaning helps keep mold levels low. Cleaning small areas of visible mold, like the mold around your shower, is obligatory to maintain sanitary conditions. Read More.

Home Remodeling

How Much Is Home Remodeling Worth? Maybe you spent a lot of money remodeling your house. But will you get it all back when it's time to sell? Here is a look at what remodeling jobs tend to pay back: Read More.

Energy Saving Ideas For Your Home So, you want to save money on your house bills and put more dough in your pockets. You open up your mail and there it is- $30-$40 + more than last month. Read More.

Maximize The Value of Your Home In today’s softer residential New York real estate market, extra special attention must be given to preparing a home for show to potential buyers. Read More.

Historic Restoration

Preserving Old Roofs On Historic Homes The roof--with its shape; features such as cresting, dormers, cupolas, and chimneys; and the size, color, and patterning of the roofing material--is an important design element of many historic buildings. Read More.

Make Your Home Safe Keeping your home safe and comfortable isnā€™t difficult, but it does require a little planning and common sense. Read More.

 

Insurance Restoration

Does Your Insurance Cover Water Damage? During a cold snap, the pipes in your building freeze and burst. While doing a load of laundry, your washing machine overflows. A heavy rainstorm causes water to leak through the roof of your building--and you live on the top floor. Read More.

Water Damage Tips With Electric If you think your home may have water damage - from roof leaks or flood waters that have receded - here are some important safety tips: Read More.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mold With more than 100,000 species in the world, it is no wonder molds can be found everywhere. Neither animal or plant, molds are microscopic organisms that produce enzymes to digest organic matter and spores to reproduce. These organisms are part of the fungi kingdom, a realm shared with mushrooms, yeast, and mildews. Read More.

Ashes and Opportunity Cooks become careless in the kitchen; old electrical wiring arcs; wildfires burn out of control. The result is the same: Home fires that can devastate the lives of the residents. Home fire property damage totaled nearly $6 billion in 2003 not including the Southern California wildfires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That year saw 388,500 home fires, 3,145 civilian fire deaths and 13,650 civilian fire injuries. Read More.

Invasion of The Mold Spores Cooks become careless in the kitchen; old electrical wiring arcs; wildfires burn out of control. The result is the same: Home fires that can devastate the lives of the residents. Home fire property damage totaled nearly $6 billion in 2003 not including the Southern California wildfires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That year saw 388,500 home fires, 3,145 civilian fire deaths and 13,650 civilian fire injuries. Read More.

Does Your Insurance Cover Water Damage? During a cold snap, the pipes in your building freeze and burst. While doing a load of laundry, your washing machine overflows. A heavy rainstorm causes water to leak through the roof of your building--and you live on the top floor. Water damage occurs frequently, so it's a good idea to know what is (and isn't) covered by insurance.  Read More.

Is Your Home Under Attack By A Silent Invader? Expensive repairs from water damage might be needed in your home. Repair them before they multiply! Water damage is possible any time in the year-from the weather, malfunctioned appliances, clogs, or by poorly done home repair. You can save on most home repair costs by ensuring that your home is safeguarded from water damage seasonally before anything turns into expensive repairs.  Read More.


 

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