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Hallie Kennedy is a Contents Technician with Paul Davis Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. She carefully restores customer possessions that have been damaged by a disaster, from drying and fluffing a child’s favorite stuffed animal doused by a flood to cleaning soot from a treasured kitchen table that generations of… Read more »

A decade ago, U.S. electrical customers averaged a manageable three hours of power outage annually. That powerless tally has more than doubled in recent years. Between increasingly violent weather and an aging grid, every homeowner should prep for unexpected and inconvenient plunges into darkness. “Losing power is both predictable and… Read more »

From the time the alarm sounds, municipal fire departments aim to have a response time of approximately 1 to 2 minutes to put needed fire trucks on route. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1710 also establishes a 320 second, (5 minutes / 20 seconds) response time goal for… Read more »

Vandals shocked art lovers last fall by throwing soup on Van Gogh’s iconic sunflower painting and smearing mashed potatoes on a Monet masterpiece. Fortunately, glass coverings protected the priceless canvasses from damage. “If only commercial properties were so lucky,” says Kevin Sullivan, President, Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia. “Vandalism… Read more »

Will your home be the one in 20 that files an insurance property damage claim in 2024? “Wind and hail are top property damage causes, followed by water and freezing,” explains Mickey McHenry, President, Paul Davis Restoration of South Atlanta, Central Georgia, Northeast Georgia, and Lanier Isles. “House fires are… Read more »

“Our modern homes use 14 times more electricity than homes used in 1950,” says John Gugliotta, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Boston South, Boston Metro West, and Rhode Island. “The trend is obvious for most homeowners who don’t reside in a new home: electricity needs have outgrown the capacity… Read more »

There are more than one million restaurants in the United States. From the fanciest, white tablecloth dining, to casual restaurants, bars, cafes, diners, food trucks, grills, and numerous fast food outlets, the U.S. food service industry is robust, employing over 12 million people. As one of the nation’s top private… Read more »

  Introduction: Water damage in Northern Virginia is a pressing concern, particularly because our region has a lot of older properties that are prone to flooding and leaks. At Paul Davis Restoration, we recognize the pivotal role technology plays in revolutionizing water damage restoration, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and restoring your… Read more »

Springtime house cleaning often brings to mind the question… should I have ductwork in my home inspected and cleaned professionally? But is it really necessary? Experts have a lot to say about whether it’s really a good idea. When you see dust buildup around the supply vents in your home… Read more »

“There is great debate about how many businesses fail immediately after a fire, or close permanently after reopening briefly,” says Kevin Sullivan, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia. “But we know this for sure: many never entirely recover. They lose customers and contracts, key employees leave, their stature… Read more »