DRYmedic Blog
March 20, 2022
Home fires are a terrifying prospect for every homeowner. Protein fires are a type of kitchen fire, which poses different problems from traditional house fires that are characterized by billowing plumes of smoke and aggressive flames. Protein fires usually occur when you burn protein-rich foods, turning them into charred remains. Burned protein is problematic for homeowners because it coats surfaces and objects in an invisible cloak of residue, which is incredibly tough to remove without ...
March 3, 2022
Should It Stay Or Should It Go Popcorn ceilings have had their moment and the trend has been fazing them out in recent years. If your home or business has popcorn ceilings it may have some maintenance rules you're not aware of. We're going to go over what to do if you want to keep it and what to do if you want to remove it. Is It Time For An Update? Keeping ...
February 22, 2022
Say No To Drano! Drano is infamously marketed as a quick fix solution to clogged drains. They easily prey on younger and inexperienced homeowners, but we're her not tell you no more Drano! We'll show you why it's so bad and what to do instead. What's In It?- The majority of the ingredient list is unfamiliar chemicals.Lye is a main ingredient in Drano and decomposes physical matter in your pipes ...
February 22, 2022
Pack Like A Contents Pro One of our divisions here at DRYmedic is the Contents department, they are responsible for removing and packing all of the homes contents when we work on a job. They clean your personal belongings, pack them in boxes and put them in a private storage unit. Since they are such experts on packing, this weeks newsletter is their top tips on packing like a pro! Keep a few things in ...
February 20, 2022
According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 346,800 U.S. homes are damaged by a house fire every year. Whats worse is that over 26% of fires reported between 2015 and 2019 happened in homes, causing 75% of all civilian fire deaths. Annually, home fires injure over 2,000 people and cause a whopping total of $7.3 billion in direct property damage. The most tragic aspect of these figures is ...
February 4, 2022
What Do Restoration Companies Really Do After A Flood? We pride oursleves on being a one stop shop, we come in and immediately take the reins on your homes situation. Once we connect with the insurance company our customers get to sit back and relax happily. Although we are happy to do the job while you sit back you might be curious about our actual process, so here we go! Remediate, Mitigate, and Restore What ...
January 20, 2022
Your homes roof can keep your home efficient, safe, and comfortable for over five decades, but elements such as rain, strong winds, and ice can take a toll on its integrity. More specifically, you should be aware of the damaging effect of ice dams - they might be pretty, but they can compromise your home safety, tear off gutters, and cause severe water damage. In this guide by DRYMedic Water Damage Restoration, you can learn more ...
January 18, 2022
What has to get done, How often and Why? We've talked a bit about winter maintenance but here's a defined checklist for you to follow for the season and every month. Icy Up's and Down's- This winter has been mild but we have seen the snow come, melt, and refreeze over and over. Even though we all love the warmth, this can be a problem for your pipes. Small cracks may ...
January 11, 2022
Why is water coming out of my faucet so slowly? Back to the grind! Wake up wash your face and brush your teeth. The waters coming out a bit weak, hmm. Whatever, jump in the shower let the blood start pumping! Wait why is the water pressure so low in the shower? Don't let that low faucet take a bite of your time in the morning, lets fix it First things first, how big ...
January 1, 2022
What Do You Want Out Of The New Year? Another year gone and a new one begins. Every day since the beginning of the pandemic has been full of waiting and unknowns. As we adapt and work with our new changes we also have to put the focus back into our own lives, and the new year is the perfect time to reset those goals! Home Resolutions Small (Or Big) Renovations- Maybe its a DIY ...