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The Fire Prevention Month Coloring Contest Winners

Here are our contest winners, in front of the pictures that they colored and submitted. From left to right, Charlotte, Noah and Arabella. We’re so proud of these kids and the great submissions they made! Each winner received a gift basket, containing a visa gift card, color-changing cups, a water… Read more »

Fire Prevention Safety Tips

October is Fire Prevention Month and we here at Paul Davis Restoration of Lincoln, NE have put together some safety tips regarding fires in the home aimed at helping kids understand the dangers of fire and how to avoid getting hurt in the event of a fire. In addition, we’re… Read more »

5 Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes and What To Do If They Freeze

With cold winter weather comes one of the things homeowners dread the most: frozen pipes. As the weather dips below freezing for extended periods of time, pipes can freeze, and sometimes that frozen water can split a pipe or compromise a pipe fitting joint. When the ice begins to thaw… Read more »

The Doll

Our warehouse manager Angie has family friends that had a fire earlier in the year. They were under the impression that they had to use the restoration contractor their insurance suggested and did not realize they had options and could decide to go with another company. After several weeks Angie… Read more »

Better Ways to Store Flammables at Home

We all have flammables in our home, but do you know how to properly store them when they’re not in use? Many people do not. When stored improperly, flammables can have devastating consequences including poisoning, fires, and explosions. So if you keep gasoline, propane or other flammables in or around… Read more »

How Smoke Permeates a Home

There’s no question that fires are deadly. In 2016, over 1.3 million fires took place in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires caused 3,390 civilian deaths, 14,650 civilian injuries, and $10.6 billion in property damage. We all fear fire’s flames, but smoke from… Read more »

Take These Actions if You Suspect a Gas Leak

You might not realize how much you depend on natural gas. From our hot water heaters to gas stovetops, natural gas is everywhere. And as gas lines tend to be buried below the surface of the ground, it’s easy to forget they’re there. That is until you smell the tell-tale… Read more »

Protection Against Indoor Flooding

Flooding of a home or business property is a calamity that no one wants to experience. Even in the U.S. where flood prediction and mitigation is quite advanced, flood damage occurs all too often, amounting to over $6 billion worth of damage and contributing to the deaths of about 140… Read more »

Annual Mold Inspections Might Be Smart

Mold can cause big problems for your home or business. And with the unusually wet year we’ve had, mold has been given ample opportunities to grow. It’s not always easy to spot, though. That’s because mold not only grows in obvious places—like on your shower curtain—but it can also appear… Read more »

Signs of Water Damage in Walls

No one wants to deal with water damage, and it can be especially disheartening to find water damage in your walls. This is because there are a number of things behind your walls that can be causing the damage—and finding the source of the problem can be costly. Unfortunately, in… Read more »