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You’ve had a fire in your home. The flames were contained and put out, and your loved ones are safe. Now that the fire department is gone, it's time to call your insurer and a restoration company. While you know some of the structural damage will need to be fixed, you wonder about your electronics. What if they were damaged? If so, can something be done to repair them?

It gets chilly here in South Arkansas in December. You want to relax at home, watch some TV or a movie (maybe finally there is something good on Netflix?), and yet your feet are cold. Your home's central heating is on, but a corner of the living room doesn't get warm enough. That's where people usually go for a portable heater. But what happens if you get too sleepy? An unsupervised electric or gas heater can be a serious risk.

So you had an incident in your home. Maybe you "overcooked" your chicken, turning it into a kitchen fire. Perhaps an old, rusty pipe finally gave in, leading to a water flood in your home. Whatever the issue, you want the problem to be fixed. But do you know what to do? Making an insurance claim is the most important step to restoring your home to normalcy.

Do you own or manage rental homes in Southern Arkansas? Then it's best to be prepared for these upcoming holidays! If you are worried about what could go wrong with your property while everyone is enjoying the season, you are in the right place. From the spooky fun of Halloween to the festive lights of Christmas, this season also represents the single highest-risk period for your rental properties.

Sarah is cooking in her kitchen when she gets a phone call. It was an old friend from high school, Susan, who contacted her for a potential reunion. As they talk and reminisce about the good old days, a smell alerts her. It's the kitchen. She completely forgot about turning off the stove. She rushes to the extinguisher and puts out the flames. The emergency is over... or is it?

Halloween is a fun time for everyone involved. Just as children dress up in costumes to go trick-or-treating, homeowners transform their places into spooky wonderlands. But your Halloween decorations can turn into a serious fire hazard.

One of the advantages of living in Arkansas is access to a spacious yard you can enjoy all year long. But "with a great backyard comes great responsibility". This involves keeping up with the seasonal cleanup and ensuring those wonderful bonfires don't become a matchstick for your home.

The mess left after a home fire is nothing to scoff at. Besides the destruction, you have to deal with the smell, toxic residues like soot and smoke, as well as the dampness that threatens your home and your family's health.

A fire in your home is an immediate danger to you and your family, which is why the first rule of order is to keep people away while it's being contained and dealt with. But have you ever thought about what happens after the flames are out?

Have you just experienced a fire in your home? Are you wondering if it’s safe to step back inside — or worse, live there again? The honest answer is no: it is not safe to live in a house after a fire until it has been professionally inspected.

When there is a fire in people's homes, their priority is usually to safeguard their loved ones and then call the fire department to extinguish the flames. But have you ever wondered what happens afterward? If you think once the flames are put out, there is no more danger, think again.

A fire breaks out in your home. You evacuate and leave the rest to your local Fire Department. It's a scenario most homeowners don't even want to imagine. Sadly, it's more common than people think and could happen to you. But once the fire has been put out, is it actually safe to return?

Few experiences can be as traumatic as a house fire. Fear and panic set in while you do your best to protect your loved ones. While this is a terrifying scenario, the danger is not over once the flames are extinguished. Not knowing about the risks lingering in the aftermath of a fire can cause you unnecessary stress.

After a fire in your home, you are left with a mess to fix. Many homeowners may think that doing the cleanup themselves may save them some money, but is that really true? If you are among the many nervous about how to tackle the restoration, this article is for you.

If a fire is devastating, imagine making things worse by making the wrong decisions. While this fear can be overwhelming, it is deeply rooted in a lack of knowledge.

A house fire is undoubtedly a major danger for you and your family. But not knowing how to put it out can worsen the problem. If you feel anxious about how to act during a fire, keep reading.

Once the flames die down or the water recedes an important task remains: the recovery process. You are probably asking yourself, "What do I do now?" It wouldn't be uncommon to feel lost and overwhelmed.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the piercing sound of the smoke alarm. After you evacuate the property, you call the Fire Department and wait for their arrival. This scenario may sound far-fetched, but the harsh reality is that residential fires are much more common than people think. According to data from the U.S. Fire Administration, a FEMA organization, fire departments respond to an estimated average of 353,100 home structure fires yearly. Dealing with the aftermath of a fire can be incredibly stressful, especially when dealing with insurance claims.

As winter cold settles into South Arkansas, staying cozy is at the top of most people's priorities. Space heaters make it so easy: plug them in, and instant warmth! But a cozy room can turn into a fire risk in minutes. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), around 1100 fires are caused by portable heaters each year. Without the proper precautions, you or your home can fall victim to a fire hazard.

When disaster strikes and your home is damaged, the last thing you want to worry about is navigating the complexities of insurance claims. Understanding the nuances of your coverage is crucial for a smooth and successful recovery. One of the most important aspects is the difference between Replacement Cost Value (RCV) and Actual Cash Value (ACV) regarding your belongings. These two valuation methods can significantly impact your financial reimbursement and ability to replace damaged or destroyed items.