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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Apr 17, 2023
Tips to Prevent Long-Term Water Damage
Water-Related Disasters Require Fast Action Water is one of the most destructive elements to property, buildings and their inhabitants. Damage becomes more severe with unsanitary water and when cleanup and dry-out services are delayed. There are three categories of water to be aware of, and here’s what to do when you encounter them: Category 1: […]
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By Chuck Lane Blusky posted Mar 28, 2023
Chuck Lane Reflects on Learning & Development
Training has always been my passion. I believe a career journey requires a combination of skill sets, mindset, and willingness to take risks. In my case, it started with finding my passion. I never had the luxury of being one of those people who knew they wanted to be in a certain role. I just […]
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By Jenna Martin Celebrate posted Mar 02, 2023
BluSky Hidden Heroes: Women in Construction!
Written by: Jenna Martin, BluSky Restoration Contractors Gone are the days you would only see a group of men at the jobsite. It’s no secret construction is one of the most male-dominated professions in the world – and while women are certainly underrepresented in the trades, women are joining the industry in numbers higher than […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Be Safe in Severe Summer Weather
Summer is the peak season for lightning strikes in North America, but a little caution and common sense can help you stay safe year-round. While lightning doesn’t have an off-season, the National Weather Service focuses its safety efforts in summer because that’s when problems tend to surge. Warm weather not only helps spawn thunderstorms, but […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Tornado Season – Be Prepared
Tornadoes are violent by nature. They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Water Problems? It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3…
Did you know there are 3 types of water losses? When you call someone in to take care of water that’s overflowed, leaked or seeped in, you can help your insurance company and contractors along by letting them know what type of water issue you are having so they can be prepared with the proper […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Winter Water Damage
This time of year with the polar-vortex-type temperatures we are experiencing in the Chicagoland area, it is so important to protect your home or property from such elements as ice, snow, and wind. How to Manage a Burst Pipe Until Restoration Specialists Arrive If you experience a water damage event from a frozen/burst pipe, make […]
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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted Dec 20, 2022
Mold in Your House: How to Banish and Prevent the Gross Green Growth
{Repost from VIPHomeLink.com} We’re all in favor of “going green,” but when it comes to mold, you definitely want to prevent green from taking over your home. That’s why we reached out to Bill Titus, who has been specializing in mold remediation for more than four years. Bill helps between 100 and 200 homeowners each […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Vacationing For Spring Break? Protect Your Property
It’s that time of year – families go out of town for Spring Break! BluSky has some tips to consider, so you don’t come home to a disaster. (But if you do – you know who to call!) 1. Hold Your Mail A huge pile of mail on the front doorstep, or envelopes pouring out […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 20, 2022
Winterizing Your Home To Help Prevent Water Damage
As the warm days of summer quickly fade and the cold weather months draw near, it is important to protect your home, or vacation home from such elements as ice, snow and wind. Here are some important tips to follow: Eliminate drafts by closing off crawl spaces, vents and doors; especially under mobile homes. Repair […]
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