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Assisted living facilities are a boon to seniors. They support dignity, social connections, safety and independence. These communities are such popular meccas for healthy aging that more than 30,000 of them now dot the U.S. landscape. But they can also provide comfortable lodging and nourishment for toxic interlopers: mold. Elderly… Read more »

Batten down the hatches: an explosive 2024 hurricane season looms. “Last year we saw 20 named storms, seven hurricanes and three severe hurricanes,” says Kevin Lethers, President, Paul Davis Restoration of Polk County, Florida. “This year looks even more active because the Atlantic Ocean is hitting record warmth levels and… Read more »

Classic snowbirds, the Andersons summer in northern climes and winter in the balmy south. But they spent this past winter rehabbing their sunny abode instead of relaxing and recharging. “The Andersons discovered an all-too-common rude surprise that many snowbirds experience: mold growth invaded the home during their long absence,” explains… Read more »

If you’re a homeowner in the United States, sooner or later you’ll likely experience one or more of these home dangers. Some are annoying, some destructive, and others, downright deadly. Let’s start with the danger most likely to perform a sneak attack upon your home. Water Systems Damage is the most… Read more »

They occur suddenly, and in the United States, result in a death every 33 seconds. Annually, they are cited as the cause of 1 in 5 deaths, or approximately 700,000 men and women each year. They attack all racial and ethnic groups with equal prejudice. So, who are these killers? Heart… Read more »

Most of us would jump right in to help a friend. How about a stranger? Paul Davis Restoration businesses throughout North America look for opportunities to make a difference by volunteering time, energy and money to assist community and dedicated non-profit organizations. Where the Paul Davis skill sets can help,… Read more »

Fire is one of the most frightening occurrences that a business can encounter. What typically starts small, grows fast to become a catastrophe. Sure, your business has fire extinguishers on hand. But do all your employees know how to properly use them? When was the last time you checked? Or… Read more »

Extending care to those in need has been a long time custom in America. It was after the Civil War that the modern business of philanthropy began to form. Until then, charity was a mostly fragmented endeavor driven largely by religious groups and characterized by almsgiving and volunteerism aimed at assisting the… Read more »

The number one reason why sump pumps fail is perfectly understandable when you factor in imperfect human nature. “It’s user error,” says Travis Byrnes, Owner and General Manager of Paul Davis of West Michigan. “People unplug them. They use the outlet for something else, then forget to plug them back… Read more »

When a tornado ripped through the mall, its powerful winds and rain wreaked havoc in minutes, ripping gaping holes and funneling torrential rain inside. About 80 percent of the interior was wet. Paul Davis leapt into action, rapidly deploying a large team armed with desiccants, powerful air movers and other… Read more »