A Complete Guide to Disaster Restoration
A Complete Guide to Disaster Restoration
Feb 25, 2021
Here’s a common situation: It’s 3 am, and after hours of heavy rain, you realize your sump pump has stopped working and your basement is flooded and under several feet of water. After the initial panic, you realize that you not only have to get rid of the water, but you also have to get […]
8 Ways to Protect Homes That Are Vacant or Under Construction
Feb 20, 2021
There are a variety of reasons why a homeowner’s property may be vacant and lacking the protection of a full-time dweller to keep an eye on things. For example, they may be renovating, between tenants, still under construction, or transitioning into a new home. No matter the reason, it’s absolutely essential that you take extra […]
Content Restoration: Save What’s Precious When Disaster Strikes
Dec 22, 2020
The damage to buildings after a fire or water emergency is pretty obvious. Less obvious is the damage to your belongings. Grandma’s rocking chair and that heirloom quilt might look okay, but chances are they’ve suffered some sort of contamination. After a disaster in your home, all of the contents must be cleaned and sterilized […]
Avoid These Unexpected – and Sometimes Ridiculous – Fire Risks
Dec 08, 2020
Most fires are caused by common things like cooking accidents, chimney fires, or electrical shorts, but there are some unexpected items and actions that could cause a fire in your home. Some things are downright silly (which, of course you would never do), but other fires are caused by items to which you never give […]
Don’t Do These Things After A House Fire
Dec 04, 2020
A house fire is a tragedy that carries a heavy emotional toll. And after a house fire, you probably just want to check everything out and see what can be salvaged and what you’ve lost. But don’t. The experts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offer some great advice: Don’t enter your home after […]
9 Tips to Avoid Cooking Fires During the Holidays
Nov 04, 2020
The holidays are times for family get-togethers, and food is a big part of the festivities. But it’s important to keep in mind, as you’re chopping, slicing, baking, and broiling, that cooking fires are the most common type of fire experienced by American households. And there’s an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas […]
House Fires: Prevention, Protection and Restoration
Oct 19, 2020
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, a home fire occurs every 93 seconds. This makes fires one of the most common causes of house damage. House fires are generally covered in most homeowner’s insurance policies. While the thought of dealing with a house fire may be scary, it’s important to be prepared for the […]
House Fire | Personal Stories from the Restoration Industry | Wendy Myers
Feb 12, 2020
At Complete DKI, one of our core values is heart. We know that what we do truly makes a difference in our clients’ lives. Many of us have first-hand experiences of how we have made that difference. This week we are excited to launch a new blog series highlighting personal stories from our team members and […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness – Teal Time
Sep 18, 2018
Our team at Complete DKI truly cares about take care of your home or business when it’s experienced damage. Something that is also incredibly important to the owners and the team is reaching out to our community. With that, we’d like to shed some light on September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and share information to help […]
Desperate Times Don’t Mean Desperate Measures
Sep 07, 2018
After storm damage occurs or a fire breaks out in your home, when looking for help and figuring out the first steps, it’s normal to gravitate to someone who promises a quick turnaround on repairing your home. If someone like that approaches you and your family – send them packing right away. Getting your home to […]