That crisp, cold air means it’s time to get ready for chilly weather. You look forward to snuggling in and spending warm evenings at home. You count on the furnace to keep the cold at bay, but are you sure it’s ready to operate safely through the long months ahead? We help Chicago homeowners recover […]
Nothing chases away the cold like a warm, inviting glow from your fireplace. You pull a favorite chair closer to the hearth and settle in. Suddenly, you realize something is very wrong. Flames begin shooting up into the flue. Debris sparks and rains down on the grate. You’re dealing with a chimney fire. How do […]
It only takes a few seconds for hot oil or grease to flame up. Do you know how to safely put out a grease fire? As Chicago’s largest fire restoration company, we have 15+ years of experience helping homeowners deal with the aftermath of kitchen fires. We want you to know what to do before […]
Microwave fires are common, and they can cause massive damage when they do occur. According to the National Fire Protection Association, microwaves cause 4% of cooking-related house fires per year (PDF) and 1% of associated deaths. If you’ve experienced a microwave fire in your household, you’re probably wondering what to do and how to begin […]
Burning the evening meal ruins dinner plans, but it doesn’t usually result in a kitchen filled with smoke and flames. A protein fire doesn’t produce smoke or flames either, but it’s a disaster that impacts the kitchen and your entire home. Let’s take a closer look at how it happens and your best options for […]
The aftermath of a fire in your condo impacts everything you do moving forward. The first few days are filled with hard decision-making. You have to deal with fire damage cleanup, ruined belongings and confusing insurance issues. You hope it never happens to you, but are you prepared? Do you know what to do after […]
A leaking washing machine ruins laundry day. It soaks the floor and wicks up into the walls. As bad as that sounds, imagine the damage you face after a washing machine fire: Flames burn up the laundry room, spread smoke through the house and stain everything with layers of soot. This major appliance disaster happens […]
Have you experienced a crockpot fire? Is your kitchen a charred disaster zone? If so, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we provide 24/7 fire damage response. In this blog, we’ll compile our experience to teach you how to reclaim your space after a crockpot fire. Crock […]
Do you know what to do if your dryer catches on fire? Laundry day shouldn’t be dangerous, but dryer fire statistics are alarming. Every year, clothes dryers start approximately 2,900 house fires. We recently restored several rooms in a home that was damaged when the dryer caught on fire. This kind of emergency can sometimes be […]
If you’re in the market for a real estate bargain, it’s hard to resist buying a house that caught on fire. Low selling prices make you wonder just how undervalued these properties might be. Whether you’re buying to flip or scouting a new home, saving money always makes sense. When you’re looking at fire-damaged homes, […]