How to Handle a Kitchen Grease Fire: Prevention & Cleanup
A kitchen grease fire can ignite in seconds, turning a simple meal prep into a dangerous situation. Understanding how to prevent, extinguish, and clean up after such fires is crucial for every homeowner. Let’s dive into the essentials to keep your kitchen safe and sound. 🛡️ Prevention: Keeping Grease Fires at Bay đź‘€ Stay Vigilant […]
Why Do Fires Smolder & How Can That Impact Restoration
When a fire breaks out, the immediate concern is extinguishing the flames. But what happens after the visible fire is out? Often, a hidden danger lingers: smoldering fires. These slow-burning, flameless fires can cause significant damage long after the initial blaze is extinguished. Let’s delve into what smoldering fires are, why they occur, and how they […]
Crime Scene Cleanup: How Professionals Handle the Job
Brought to you by ERX – Emergency Restoration Xperts If you’ve ever watched a true crime show or seen a movie about a crime scene, chances are you’ve watched police walk through a house, detectives scribbling notes, and maybe even someone placing little yellow evidence markers on the floor. What they usually don’t show you? The people who […]
How to Keep Your Home’s Electrical Wiring Safe & Up to Code
So, let’s talk about something that’s tucked behind your walls but could seriously mess things up if it goes wrong—your home’s electrical wiring. We get it. It’s not exactly the most exciting thing to think about, but when it comes to fire safety, preventing power outages, and staying up to code, your wiring matters. A lot. Here […]
Understanding the Fire Triangle: How Fires Start and How to Stop Them
Fire. It’s fast, scary, and dangerous. But what if we told you there’s a simple way to understand how it starts—and how you can stop it? It all comes down to something called the Fire Triangle. This basic concept is used by firefighters, safety experts, and yes—restoration pros like us at ERX. If you want to know […]
How Regular Roof Inspections Can Save You Thousands
How Regular Roof Inspections Can Save You Thousands Let’s be real for a sec… your roof probably isn’t something you think about every day. You just expect it to be there, doing its job, keeping rain, wind, snow, and sun out. But what if I told you that giving your roof a little bit of […]
Heatwaves and Fires: Protecting Your Home During the Summer
Summer’s great and all—sunshine, pool days, BBQs with family and friends. But you know what’s not so great? The way extreme summer heat can seriously put your home at risk. We’re talking heatwaves, wildfires, power outages, and the kind of dry weather that can turn a little spark into a big disaster. At ERX (Emergency Restoration Xperts), […]
The Dangers of Ignoring Asbestos in Older Homes
Alright, let’s talk about something serious but super important—asbestos. If you live in or are thinking about buying an older home, this is one of those things you really don’t want to ignore. It’s not just “some old material from back in the day.” Asbestos can be dangerous. Like, really dangerous. And the scariest part? You might […]
Top Signs of Roof Damage After a Storm
When a big storm rolls through—whether it’s pounding rain, high winds, or even hail—your roof takes the brunt of it. And while everything might look fine from the ground, the real damage can be hiding just out of sight. That’s why it’s so important to know the top signs of roof damage after a storm… and what you […]
The Role of Emergency Tarps in Post-Storm Damage Control
Storms are wild. One minute everything’s calm, the next your roof’s leaking, shingles are missing, and the rain’s coming down like it’s got something to prove. If you’ve been through one, you know the aftermath can be just as overwhelming as the storm itself. That’s where emergency tarps come in. They might not seem like […]