Restoration Specialists, an Ocala, Florida-based home repair company, is a state-certified general contractor serving the area around Leesburg, Lake City, Brooksville, Gainesville, and Lecanto. Specializing in fire damage, Restoration Specialists handles everything involved with the repair process, from removing smoke stains and debris to cleaning intact items and reconstructing damaged areas.
Home fires injure over 12,600 individuals and cause more than $7 billion of property loss a year, but there are several ways of preventing them. Cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires, but staying in the kitchen while grilling, broiling, or frying food cuts back the chances of a fire starting. While cooking on the stove, wear short or rolled-up sleeves, and when cooking outside, position the grill away from side railings and overhangs. Smoking is another common cause of home fires, so check for smoldering cigarette butts if anyone has been smoking inside. Smoking outside is safer, since it keeps incendiary materials away from the house. Replacing worn and damaged appliance cords and wires prevents electrical fires. Place three-pronged plugs only into three-slot outlets, and keep wall sockets uncluttered. Additionally, if any light switches feel hot, immediately shut off and replace them. Fireplaces are another hazard. Fireplaces should be cleaned annually and checked monthly for obstructions. Using a heavy fireplace screen prevents both rolling logs and sparks from getting out onto the floor or rugs.
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AuthorHeadquartered in Ocala, Florida, with additional locations throughout the north-central state, Restoration Specialists offers a 24-hour emergency response program as part of its restoration and reconstruction services. Archives
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