How to Prevent Your Sump Pump Line from Freezing

How to Prevent Your Sump Pump Line from Freezing

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder and could fail completely due to overheating. That can spell disaster for your basement the next time water accumulates in the sump basin. To prevent your sump pump line from freezing,...
Holiday Safety for Pets

Holiday Safety for Pets

As the Holiday Season is getting closer each day, you probably want to include your furry companions in the festivities. But it would be best if you kept in mind that the food and the decorations that make our holidays so much fun can also be dangerous for your pet....
Top 10 Reasons Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off Randomly

Top 10 Reasons Your Smoke Alarm Goes Off Randomly

Smoke alarms are extremely important in keeping you and your family safe in case of a household fire. But they don’t always sound when an actual fire threatens to break out in your home. Though fake alarms occur often, that doesn’t mean you should ignore the sound if...
What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

What Is Green Mold and Is It Dangerous?

Mold comes in many textures and colors, but they all have a few things in common — they grow in moist areas, they feed on organic matter, and can pose a threat to your health. Green mold, in this sense, is no different. So, have you recently wondered what it is and if...
Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

Sewage Backup Causes and What You Can Do

When sewer lines become obstructed, whereby preventing wastewater from flowing through drainage pipes, blockage occurs. The thick, black water that forms as sewage is a potential hazard, as it contains contaminants and viruses that can present a risk of severe illness...
Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

Emergency Board-Up Evolves Into Complete Rebuild

At PuroFirst, we have extensive experience working directly with insurance companies to restore customers’ homes to pre-loss condition. When properties require board-up services, our longstanding reputation of providing reliable, professional, and thorough work...
The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

The Top Extension Cord Safety Tips

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all in? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices. However, electrical cords can become fire hazards when misused. So, we curated some guidelines that...