If you have storm-damaged trees, you may need to hire an arborist. Unskilled work often results in damage or structural weakness the tree wi...
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After a damaging storm, trees are always a concern. Tree debris is the most common problem blocking roads and foot traffic, and it is likely...
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The most common reason for storm power outages is a tree falling onto power and communications lines. The utilities do their best to clear t...
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Home Gardens and Floods
If your backyard garden was in a flooded area, chances are it lost some nitrogen. You will have to refertilize. If ...
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Flood damage to your home or office may be extensive and overwhelming. What about your landscape and garden? Your first impulse may be to pu...
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You are responsible for clearing debris from your property after a damaging natural event.
Here are some guidelines for setting priorities ...
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Professional conservators offer several basic guidelines for searching for and recovering family treasures in the ruins of a fire. Once you ...
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Many items that have been in a fire may be salvaged. Your first thought may be to rinse items. Don’t do it. Water and other cleaning solut...
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Not all warped wood flooring can be repaired. The extent of damage depends partly on the kind of material used in the floor. Different woods...
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When you have flood-damaged carpeting and rugs, your options depend on the source of flooding. If sewage-contaminated floodwater has covered...
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Decide which pieces are worth restoring. Make your decision according to these factors:
extent of damage
cost of the article
se...
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Floodwater may be contaminated, so it is important to thoroughly clean and disinfect flood-soiled clothing to kill harmful bacteria. Prompt ...
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