With cool weather finally here, we all look forward to the change in seasons. As beautiful fall days bring us closer to wintertime, we enjoy a refreshing chill before the freeze. It’s time to prep the house for cold weather and make sure the furnace is ready too. Do you have a handy list of tips for […]
A fire in your home is devastating. Faced with the enormous task of putting everything back together, you may be wondering where to begin. Don’t worry, though – you’re not alone. Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we have more than 85 years of experience providing fire damage restoration services to Chicago homeowners, and we’ve […]
It isn’t scorched, but it’s covered in soot and smells like smoke. The sofa survived along with chairs and tables. Still, you’re dealing with the aftermath of a home fire, and you’re facing a house full of smoke-damaged furniture. It isn’t a total loss, but you aren’t sure about how to get smoke damage out […]
Cooking at home can turn into a disaster in just a few minutes. A small grease splatter ignites, and you’re suddenly facing a kitchen fire. Once the flames are extinguished, you’re out of danger. Take a good look around. Everything is covered with soot. Smoke damage stains walls, and overpowering odors hang in the air. […]
The aftereffects of a residential fire can linger for weeks. Smoke damage, layers of soot and heavy odors create an environment that’s very difficult to clean up. It takes the expertise of fire damage restoration specialists to get everything back to normal. During the recovery process, you might ask yourself, “Can soot cause health problems?” […]
It might be a flickering lamp or an odd odor around the wall outlet. Either one can indicate a hidden danger that easily leads to property destruction and fire damage repair. The electricity humming through your home is a powerful energy source and, according to the National Fire Protection Association, one of the leading causes of […]
A home fire can occur with very little warning and cause extensive damage to the house and your belongings. Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we’ve been providing fire damage restoration services for more than 15 years, so we understand the impact of this disaster. In this blog, we’ll share our top tips for reclaiming […]