Below-zero temperatures are in the forecast this week for the Madison, Wisconsin area. Needless to say, you’re likely reaching for those gloves and starting the car early before venturing out into the frigid Wisconsin winter. While it’s difficult to walk out of your cozy home, remember, your home also needs extra protection from the cold. […]
You’ve never had a problem in the past. Why is everyone warning about the dangers that accompany the holidays? Because historically, the holidays are a time when fire departments and emergency rooms get an increase in calls due to accidents and fires. No one expects to have a fire or an injury during the holidays […]
Never had anything bad happen to you or your family over the holidays? Think there’s nothing to worry about? That’s where you’d be wrong. Every year, about 8,000 injuries occur from accidents related to holiday decorating activities. A number you can’t ignore. Christmas trees are involved in hundreds of fires which result in almost 40 […]
Let’s be honest, we’re flooded with a barrage of messages online every day. 10 tips to success. 5 steps to being more organized. You have a problem, I can guarantee someone has written you a 3 step guide to overcoming it. While it would be easy to tune out and not finish reading this blog […]
70’s in Wisconsin in November?! It’s hard to believe the incredible weather we’ve had this fall. It’s tempting to think the cold, snowy winter months will never come this year. But try as we might to deny it, winter is coming. That’s why now is the time to check your homeowner’s insurance coverage and vehicle […]
Water Damaged Hotel Imagine you’re the manager of a popular hotel in “The Water Park Capital of the World”, the Wisconsin Dells. The busy season is kicking into high gear and your hotel rooms are filling up by the minute with guests from all over the country, eager to experience gigantic water parks and thrilling […]
Protective Gear When Cleaning Mold Do fish swim in water? YES! YES! AND YES! Close your eyes for a moment – wait! Read this first, then close your eyes! Now, imagine walking down a path through a dandelion field. As your eyes gaze over the never-ending field, I want you to notice how all of […]
Hands off! Avoid a costly mistake by understanding the drying process. Recently, one of our Project managers was standing in my office expressing his frustrations about a client who kept, “turning off our equipment”, and, “opening all the windows”, on one of our larger, time sensitive projects. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon topic to […]
If you’re facing a mold problem, chances are, someone has recommended using bleach on it. You are pry are wondering does bleach kill mold. While it may leave the area smelling “bleachy” clean, don’t be fooled. The mold is not gone. No, Bleach does not kill mold. It may smell clean, but it is not […]
Smoke Cleanup Services in Madison The amount of damage fire can cause in a building is shocking, no matter how many similar scenes you respond to. A&J was recently called to a four-unit apartment building in Madison that sustained intense fire damage. It started in the bottom unit, leaving the walls charred and household items […]
