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How Water Damage Impacts Property Value

When people think of water damage for a home, they likely think of catastrophic water and flood events like a flooding basement, tropical storm, or burst pipes. While those events certainly can affect a property’s value, there are other types of water damage that impacts property values and the ability of a homeowner to sell […]

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Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety Tips

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there is an average of 7,410 commercial kitchen fires each year. Many of the fires are caused by cooking equipment, and others are caused by faulty wiring or unattended open flames. A restaurant fire can quickly turn into a disaster. Commercial kitchen fires can be especially hard […]

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Water Damage Carpet Cleaning Guide

Water damage is one of the most common issues homeowners face and when it affects carpeting, it can be a huge problem. If left untreated, wet carpeting can cause other issues such as damages to floorboards and trim and can even cause mold. When treated quickly, water-damaged carpets can be cleaned, salvaged, and restored. Causes […]

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What to Do If Your Sump Pump Fails

Do you know what to do if your sump pump fails? Sump pumps work great when they need to but can be a nightmare when they don’t. If you have a sump pump, chances are you rarely think about it until something goes wrong. They spend most of their time “on-call” until a heavy rain, […]

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How to Prepare Your Home for a Flood

Floods are one of the most common natural disasters and can cause thousands of dollars in repair costs for homeowners. Water damage from floods can affect not only items like personal belongings but can also cause serious structural damages. Proactively preparing for a flood can help mitigate large loss, and prevent additional damage. At Reynolds […]

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Fixing Water Damaged Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are a beautiful floor-covering choice for homes and businesses. They are durable and luxurious and are a popular flooring option for interior designers and decorators. Hardwood floors, however, can be easily damaged when exposed to water and moisture. Because wood is porous, wood will absorb any water on its surface. When the water […]

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Steve Davis

Steve Davis is one of the first employees at Reynolds Restoration Services, joining the team in 2005 as a carpenter. In the last 15 years, he has served in different roles including foreman and project manager/estimator. In 2018, Steve took on the role of Emergency Services Manager for the Harrisburg office. In this position, Steve […]

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Do Air Purifiers Remove Mold?

Air purifiers are popular, but do air purifiers remove mold? They won’t solve an existing mold issue but can reduce the number of mold spores. Mold spores are everywhere including in your home or office. Without proper preventative measures and mold remediation, mold growth can make a home smell musty or unpleasant and can even […]

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Water Damage Restoration Process

An unexpected water loss at a home or business can be overwhelming. It’s hard to understand what to do – or who to call – when gallons of water are pouring into a building. It’s important to act quickly in the event of a water emergency to prevent extensive damages. Standing water can cause structural […]

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Should I Hire a Restoration Company?

Has your home or business ever been damaged by a fire, flood or another disaster? Have you had a frozen pipe burst, causing water to pour into a finished room in your house? Have you had a mold infestation and not known what to do? If you’ve suffered a loss due to any of these […]

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