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Spring has sprung - I think... Well, it's trying to and its time to think about sprucing up your home after a very long winter. <br />
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Make a list of projects you want to accomplish.<br />
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Set a timeline and break the projects down into manageable pieces. Sometimes it's better to have a plan - "one room at a time from the top to the bottom" is one example.<br />
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De-clutter! Get rid of items that you just always seem to be moving from place to place or not really using anymore. While you are at it, check expiration dates on cleaners, medications and food items and throw away anything expired or about to expire. <br />
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Have back-up help - give kids small projects to make them feel that they are contributing.<br />
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Make it fun - start on a sunny day, put on your favorite dancing music and open the windows.<br />
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Celebrate the small victories. I always like to reward myself with a new pair of shoes when I clean out my closet (provided I have gotten rid of at least 2-3 old pairs that are worn out, salt stained or that I just don't wear.)<br />
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Call in the pros for the big jobs. Hiring window washers, pet waste picker-uppers or professional carpet cleaners can make a huge difference in how your home looks (and smells) and will motivate you to keep moving on the rest of your projects. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">As an incentive to get you moving on your Spring Cleaning, Restoration Professionals is offering special packages that are available if you mention this article: </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">Get 3 rooms (up to 600 sq ft) cleaned for $99 + tax ($240 value) or </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">5 rooms (up to 1000 sq ft) cleaned for $159 + tax ($400 value).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">Also - Get one item of upholstery cleaned and get a 2nd item cleaned at 50% off. (equal or lessor value). Some restrictions apply - call 651-379-1990 for details and to schedule. </span></div>
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Insurance Fraud Awareness Week</h2>
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This week is Insurance Fraud Awareness Week in Minnesota and caps off a nine-month study during which some Minnesota state legislators have been looking at the issue and will be presenting suggested reforms to the public and the full Legislature later this week. Insurance fraud affects all of us by causing higher premiums. </div>
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In the disaster restoration industry, shady contractors account for a significant amount of insurance fraud. Many times after a large storm or natural disaster, unlicensed contractors will canvass damaged neighborhoods looking to make a quick buck. They may demand a large down payment and then disappear without finishing the work or they inflate or invent damage to pad their billings. </div>
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When hiring a disaster restoration contractor, check with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to see if a contractor is licensed. You can find the license look-up tool here: <a href="https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/lookup/licensing.aspx" target="_blank">MN License Look-up</a>. Licensed business contractors in Minnesota are required to carry the proper insurance and part of the licensing fee we pay goes into a Contractor Recovery Fund. This fund compensates property owners who have suffered a loss due to a licensed contractor's <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">fraudulent, deceptive or dishonest practices, conversion of funds or failure of performance. Another good resource to find out information about contractors is the Better Business Bureau. Here is a link to our BBB profile: <a href="http://www.bbb.org/minnesota/business-reviews/fire-and-water-damage-restoration/restoration-professionals-in-saint-paul-mn-96006278" target="_blank">Restpro Profile</a></span></span><br />
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Restoration Professionalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084822051719199267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1466061983336812511.post-34745670048624549142014-01-22T14:14:00.002-08:002014-01-22T14:15:28.029-08:00Meet our EMS crew!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been an extremely busy couple of weeks here at Restoration Professionals. The frigid temperatures followed by intermittent warm-ups has wreaked havoc on pipes, sprinkler systems, boilers and radiators. Our crews have been out 24/7 cleaning up water damage caused by burst pipes and water supply lines. <br />
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We have been featured in several newspaper and TV news stories about the consequences of this crazy winter weather - Check out our Facebook page for links to some of these stories -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RestorationProfessionals.">https://www.facebook.com/RestorationProfessionals.</a><br />
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We would never be able to provide the awesome customer service and 24/7 attention without the hard work and dedication of our EMS (emergency service) technicians. <br />
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Here are profiles of some of these dedicated employees:<br />
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Scott has been with RestPro since 2003 and is IICRC-certified in Carpet Cleaning, Commercial Carpet Maintenance, Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration and Odor Control. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking and detailing automobiles. <br />
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Tony has been in the restoration industry for 3 years and is an IICRC-certified Water Damage Restoration Technician. When he's not working, he enjoys being a dad, playing video games and doing outdoor activities. He also likes paintball, skydiving and playing pool. <br />
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Nick has been part of the RestPro team since 2011. He is an IICRC-certified Water Damage Restoration Technician. Nick is also a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house and likes four-wheeling, hiking and taking road trips with his fiance.<br />
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Rodney is a demolition specialist and has worked in the restoration industry for 10 years. He is IICRC-certified in Water Damage Restoration and Carpet Cleaning. He enjoys fishing, dancing, shopping, painting and spending time with his kids.<br />
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Bob has been in the restoration industry for three years. He is currently working on renewing his Water Damage and Fire Damage Restoration certifications. When not at Restpro, he likes to golf and rollerblade. He also enjoys horseracing and spending time with his wife. <br />
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These are just of few of the hard-working team members that keep the Restoration department rolling along. We will be presenting more of the EMS technicians and our other departments as well so keep checking back. And in the meantime, try and stay warm and dry!<br />
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<b>Happy New Year!</b></h2>
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As for the good, we are grateful for all our customers, employees, vendors and business partners who have been part of our success this past year. Every contact and relationship is important to us.<br />
Here are just a few of the good memories this year with our employees:<br />
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Of course, when we talk about the bad, it is always the situations in which many of our clients find themselves that leads them to contact us. This is an inherent part of working in the field of disaster restoration. However, it is our mission to take the bad and turn it into something good for our customers. Here is a picture that a customer sent to our company owner on Christmas morning. They are living in temporary housing while their house is being repaired after a fire. The day before Christmas eve, she asked if someone could find their stockings which were packed away and stored in our warehouse while their house is being restored. One of our contents technicians was able to find them and get them to the family in time to be filled with Christmas treats. <br />
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When it gets this cold outside, it is important to protect yourself against the elements but it is also important to protect your home from damage that frequently accompanies this type of weather. The most common cause of water damage that we see this time of year is from frozen burst pipes. When water freezes, it expands. As it expands, it can cause pipes and other water conduits to burst. However, you may not realize you have a broken or leaky pipe until it warms up a little and the ice thaws and water starts flooding your home.<br />
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By this time, you should have put away garden hoses and turned off the water supply to all outside faucets. You should also check crawl spaces and other boxed-in areas where water pipes are located to make sure there is adequate heat supply and good warm air flow around pipes.<br />
When planning to be away from home for more than a day, have someone check your house to make sure the furnace is working properly. We had many calls from property owners who return from vacation to find their furnace stopped working and their entire home is an icy disaster.<br />
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If you do suspect you have a frozen pipe, your best bet is to call a plumber. Attempting to thaw the pipe yourself can result in more damage. Open flames and torches can cause further damage to pipes and are a fire hazard. The plumber can also check to see if there are leaks before the ice melts and starts causing more problems.<br />
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If you have a burst pipe, Restoration Professionals provides 24 hour emergency water damage mitigation. We can extract the water, set-up drying equipment and also check walls, ceilings and floors for moisture and further water intrusion. <br />
Most homeowners insurance polices will cover water damage from burst pipes. Restoration Professionals has the knowledge and expertise to assist with your insurance claim. Put the Pros on your side!<br />
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This got me to thinking about the Restoration Professionals website. The first picture that you see when you go to<a href="http://restpro.com/"> restpro.com</a> is of our owners, Tim Labey and Ed Strom. They are two St Paul, MN natives who are involved with the daily management and operations of our company. You will find them on job sites, visiting customers or in the office, dealing with our customers and employees on a personal level. <br />
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I started browsing some of our competitors websites, including both water and fire damage restoration and carpet cleaning companies. Very few of them tell you who they are. Of course most of them have the typical "we are the best restoration company in town because..." on their <i>About Us</i> page but other than that, they give little information about who they are. <br />
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Many times when we are called out to fire-damaged apartment buildings, we encounter tenants that do not have renter's insurance. The fire may not have affected their unit directly but their belongings may be affected by smoke damage and/or they need to move out of their apartment in order for building repairs to be completed.<br />
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A fire in the home of one of my relatives got me thinking about house fires and fire safety. Restoration Professionals deals with fire and smoke damage all the time and we hope you never have to become one of our customers due to a fire in your home.<br />
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Here are a few tips to help prevent fires, and if you do have a fire in your home, some advice that could save you or a family member's life.<br />
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1. Smoke Alarms - Sounds like a pretty basic concept but there are many homes and apartments that do not have working smoke detectors. They should be installed on every level of your house, especially near bedrooms. You should test them twice a year (when you change your clocks for daylight savings time in the spring and fall). I actually check mine more often than that (when I use my oven to cook a new dish that gets a little smoky; I won't go into detail...)<br />
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2. Fire Extinguisher - Have one installed in or near your kitchen. Grease fires can be difficult to put out and burn very hot. They can rapidly spread to surrounding cabinets. A dry chemical extinguisher can put out a grease fire. A small extinguisher can be purchased for around $20 at Home Depot or Menards. I keep mine under the sink. <br />
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3. Practice fire safety with your kids. The US Fire Administration has a great website that teaches kids about fire safety: <a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/flash.shtm">http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/flash.shtm</a>. This site has games, puzzles and quizzes that help educate children in a fun, engaging manner.<br />
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4. Use caution with candles - 55% of candle fires start because of close proximity to combustible material such as curtains or bedding. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Sounds like common sense but 20% of candle fires start from unattended candles.<br />
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5. Establish multiple escape routes from your home and practice them with your family. Determine a meeting place outside so you can account for all family members. This will not only be important during a fire; it will also make your neighbors wonder what kind of family activity you have going on that involves climbing out of windows and standing together under the maple tree in the front yard!<br />
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These are just a few reminders to keep you and your family safe. More information can be found at <a href="http://www.usfa.fema.gov/index.shtm">http://www.usfa.fema.gov/index.shtm</a> and through your local Fire Department. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. <b>Are you licensed?</b> The State of Minnesota requires a<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">nyone who contracts</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><b> </b>or offers to contract<b> </b></em></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">with a homeowner to construct or improve residential real estate must be licensed as a residential building contractor. Reconstruction of a property after a flood or fire is considered an improvement. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">As part of the licensing process, companies must prove that they carry the necessary insurance to protect not just you as the homeowner but the contractor's employees and the contractor if something unfortunate should happen during your project . </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">An additional protection offered by hiring a licensed contractor is that you are then eligible for the state Contractor Recovery Fund which reimburses a homeowner should they incur a financial loss due to misconduct or nonperformance of contractor. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">Restoration Professionals is licensed as a residential building contractor in Minnesota and Wisconsin.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <b>Are you experienced in handling insurance claims?</b> It is important that you hire a contractor who is able to estimate, document and coordinate your insurance claim. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many home remodelers that have gotten into the restoration industry in recent years do not have the experience needed to deal with insurance claims and are unaware of the steps and documentation necessary for you to recover all insurance proceeds in order to restore your property to a pre-loss condition. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition, there are specific procedures and processes that should be performed on your property to eliminate the possibility of mold or lingering smoke odor once your home is restored. Restoration of a fire, smoke or water damaged property can be more complex than a regular remodel. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Restoration Professionals has been handling insurance claim projects since we started our business and as the name implies, we are professionals at restoration work. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. <b>Is it safe to let your employees into my home?</b> After a disaster happens, you may feel especially vulnerable. Letting complete strangers into your home and giving them access to your personal property can be daunting. It is important to make sure your contractor performs background checks on employees and provides adequate training on handling customer's personal property. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Restoration Professionals performs background checks on employees and provides continual training as well as restoration industry certifications. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Know the right questions to ask to protect yourself, your property and your financial well-being if a misfortune strikes your home. </span></span><br />
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<br />Restoration Professionalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06084822051719199267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1466061983336812511.post-65870672971812635062013-06-10T08:30:00.000-07:002013-06-10T08:30:15.913-07:00<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hello and Welcome to the Restoration Professionals blog. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Let me introduce myself - I am Patty Miranda, Director of Marketing for Restoration Professionals or, </b></span><b>as we like to call it, </b><b style="font-family: inherit;">RestPro. </b><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">We are a full-service water and fire damage emergency services and restoration contractor and we offer a variety of other services including carpet cleaning, mold remediation and bio-hazard clean-up, to name a few. </b><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">We will be posting various things on this blog including helpful hints and articles for our customers and trade partners as well as more information about our company. We will also try to throw in a little fun and trivia just to mix it up a little, so stay posted. </b><br />
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