Safety tips
Lightening Safety
The thunder and lightening season is upon us. Some enjoy mother nature’s storm, others are afraid. Although it is a natural phenomenon, lightening storms can cause damage. There are several steps to ensure safety for you, your loved ones and your home. 1. PLAN: Take the time to plan a course of action in advance. [...]
Keeping Ground Water Away from house
Spring is here, which means the rain season has arrived. Depending on where your home is located in western MA, there are precautionary steps you need to take to keep water away from your house in order to prevent water damage. 1. Increase the slope Overflows from gutters and downspouts can wear away the ground [...]
5 Ladder Safety tips you need to know
The weather is getting warmer out. That means a lot of people are gearing up a lot for yard work and homework. Depending on how your winter was, you may need to get to the roof or a tree. For those outdoor projects, you will need an extension ladder. Here are some safety tips that [...]
Prevent home fires from patio appliances
It’s warm out. People start wearing summer clothes before they should and start barbecuing without doing a safety check. Most people use their outdoor patios and living areas up to 20 times a month. Most home fires that happen in the time between March and May are due to patio appliances not being properly checked. Propane [...]
What to do after a snow storm
Snow is beautiful and peaceful. Snow can also damage a lot of things if it becomes excessive or is combined with rain or sleet. Your main goal after a storm is to keep water away from the house. Here are a 10 tips on what to do after a snow storm to ensure everything is [...]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Each year, frozen pipes cause millions of dollars in damages. So how do pipes freeze? When water freezes in a pipe, it expands and causes the pipe to burst, causing cracks on the pipe. A small crack in a pipe can spill up to 250 gallons of water a day, that will cause flooding, molding [...]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM SEASON IS HERE!!!
When Severe weather strikes know that the professionals at Ace Fire and Water Restoration are there to help in the event of a Fire. Water or Flood damage, and in the event of the severe thunderstorms, Ace is also there when Wind strikes. WWLP.com has some preparation tips for when Severe Thunderstorms strike: http://blogs.wwlp.com/2011/05/29/prepare-for-the-worst/
How to Stop a Water Heater Leak
A leaking water heater can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to a home; therefore, a leak must be stopped as soon as possible. The origin of the leak must be determined, and there is a strong possibility that the tank will need to be replaced. Before a professional plumber arrives, there are some [...]
Ice Dam Causing Problems?
You may have noticed long icicles hanging from your gutters and not realize the significance of the damage that may be occurring behind them. Icicles are usually one of the first warning signs of possible ice dams on your roof. What is an Ice Dam?An ice dam is a wall of ice that forms at [...]
Christmas Light Safety Tips
CHRISTMAS LIGHT SAFETY Christmas lights are beautiful and much safer than candles, but all that electricity can cause problems if not used properly. Christmas lights can get hot enough to burn or ignite other decorations. The cords can fray, leading to a short. •Choose Christmas lights that have been tested and deemed safe by a [...]
