Torrential rains inundated the Fox Cities on Monday evening, making the commute home less than favorable for many motorists. Yesterday’s rainfall even broke the previous daily rainfall record that had been set in 1967. According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, 2.23 inches of rain fell on the Northwestern side of Appleton, WI, […]
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Cold End to 2014 for Wisconsin
As 2014 comes to a close and people begin preparations to ring in the New Year, many will have to bundle up as cold weather stretches from the Southwest to the Midwest. The end to this year will definitely be a very chilly one. If you plan to celebrate the beginning of a New Year […]
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Fall is upon us, and that means cold weather will also be upon us soon enough. This is the perfect time to begin maintenance in the systems of your home! Here are 10 tips to help keep your home in tip top shape this fall and winter season. Check Windows If you feel a chill […]
Tobacco Smoke Removal From a Property
Many professionals in the restoration field are often asked if they can perform an odor removal due to cigarettes or tobacco smoke. This could be due to them selling the property, a vehicle may need to be deodorized, or maybe an apartment needs these services between tenants. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental […]
Steps to Prevent Flooding Before Spring Hits
Each year, basements flood due to the excessive amount of snow pack that begins to melt in the springtime. To prevent this, there are certain steps that need to be taken! No homeowner wants to deal with a flooded basement when it can surely be prevented. To repair and restore, a flooded basement can cause […]
Importance of Calling the Pros with Winter-Related Issues
Ice dams, burst pipes, and collapsed roofs are not uncommon for many residents in Wisconsin during the cold winter months. If you have not winterized your home or business, your property may be even more prone to damages due to winter’s harsh effects. If your property has been afflicted by any damages due to cold […]
Heat Wave End in Sight but Severe Weather in Forecast
People living in the Midwest and Northeast will be very happy to hear that forecasters are calling for an end to the suffocating heat wave that has much of the country in its grips. Temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast are going to drop by the weekend wherein highs will be 10 to 15 degrees […]
Why Flood Insurance is Necessary in Many Cities Near Rivers
Individuals who live near rivers in cities and towns are often required to have flood insurance. This is a policy that is separate from standard homeowners insurance coverage. Homeowners policies exclude all damage that is caused by flooding. This means any server rainfall that leads to the overflow of a river is likely to cause […]
Severe Spring Weather on its Way to Central US and Midwest
The National Weather Service is warning that heavy rains are in the forecast for the central portion of the US and on up into the Midwest. With the ground in the Midwest saturated and rivers running high or flooding already across some states like Wisconsin and Michigan, heavy rainfall amounts will pose a real threat […]
Cold Weather Being Forecast for Much of US This Weekend
A blast of frigid arctic air moving into the country from Canada promises to grip the United States’ Midwest and Northeast next week. Temperatures are going to drop far below freezing from the Windy City to the Big Apple to boost energy demands and to present homeowners with some tough challenges. The cold weather will […]

