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Effects of Water Damage

Water damage is a problem that most property owners dread. When it rains heavily or snow melts quickly, the risk of this type of damage increases. Water can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage by damaging wood furniture, upholstery, electronics, household appliances, and plumbing equipment. Water damage also increases the risk of mold growth, which is a very expensive problem to remediate. Hiring a water damage restoration company can make the cleanup process easier to handle, as these companies employ experienced workers who know the best ways to repair or replace damaged items and help with water damage cleanup in Toledo . Causes of Water Damage There are several possible causes of water damage. Leaky dishwashers, clogged toilets, broken pipes, broken dishwasher hoses, overflowing washing machines, leaky roofs, plumbing leaks, and foundation cracks are just some of the possible causes of water damage in homes and businesses. Floods, heavy snow, and heavy rain are o...

Don’t Wait – Call A Professional Immediately After A Fire

If you have ever been through a fire, you know exactly how overwhelming and emotionally draining it can be. You will likely have to stay at a hotel for a while until your home has been cleared for entry and you might be tempted to leave calling a professional fire damage repair company in Toledo until the next day. Even if your energy is completely drained, you should not put off calling a professional for a minute. At Cousino Restoration, our team wants to share some reasons why you should act immediately after a fire. Potential Water Damage Did you know that water damage many times will follow fire damage in Toledo ? Water is used to extinguish fires and so your entire home sometimes will become saturated with water during the extinguishing process. When fire affects your home, it can burn or melt off protective finishes even on surfaces that were not directly touched by the fire because of the high heat. This can leave all the surfaces in your home susceptible to more water g...

Don’t Wait – Call A Professional Immediately After A Fire

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If you have ever been through a fire, you know exactly how overwhelming and emotionally draining it can be. You will likely have to stay at a hotel for a while until your home has been cleared for entry and you might be tempted to leave calling a professional fire damage repair company in Toledo until the next day. Even if your energy is completely drained, you should not put off calling a professional for a minute. At Cousino Restoration, our team wants to share some reasons why you should act immediately after a fire. Potential Water Damage Did you know that water damage many times will follow fire damage in Toledo ? Water is used to extinguish fires and so your entire home sometimes will become saturated with water during the extinguishing process. When fire affects your home, it can burn or melt off protective finishes even on surfaces that were not directly touched by the fire because of the high heat. This can leave all the surfaces in your home susceptible to more wat...

8 Easy Ways To Prevent Kitchen Fires

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as enjoying a nice, home-cooked meal. However, nothing can ruin cooking food in your home quite as quickly as a kitchen fire. Kitchen fires are more common than you think—44% of all house fires start in the kitchen. Kitchen fires are also responsible for 15% of house fire deaths and 38% of fire injuries annually. With staggering numbers like that, you might find yourself wondering how you can prevent yourself from joining that 44%. Below, find eight easy ways to prevent kitchen fires from striking your home. Unplug Always make sure that you unplug the things you are not using. Toasters, coffeemakers, blenders, mixers, etc. all have the potential to carry electricity while still plugged in, and if a wire is faulty or damaged, a single spark could land your home in a disaster. Be Microwave-Aware Know what things can and cannot go in the microwave. Metal heats up very rapidly in the microwave and not only can ruin your appliance, but also sp...

Water Damage Toledo

If you want your property back to the condition it was in before the water damage in Toledo , visit Cousino Restoration. We are standing by and on-call to help 24/7.

How To Document Fire Damage For Insurance

After you experience fire damage , the last thing you want to do is sift through your belongings to see what has been damaged. However, after hiring a fire damage reconstruction specialist, documenting your damage for an insurance claim is the most important step in the rebuilding process. Here are some tips for you to document your damage. Start Small It is easy to become overwhelmed when you step into the damaged square footage that once was your home. Try to be like a horse wearing blinders; just zero in on the area in front of you and don’t think about everything that was affected. Don’t try to do all the big items first and leave the small items for last, because you will get overwhelmed taking it all in at once. Instead move to one corner of the room and document everything you see, then move to the next corner, and the next, and so on until the job is done. Take Breaks Don’t try to do it all in one day, if the fire damage is extensive. It is likely that you will have a...