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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

Every year, approximately 250,000 homes experience damage caused by frozen pipes, according to State Farm Insurance. As the water in frozen pipes expands, it can cause flooding from broken pipes. While extremely cold temperatures in Akron can cause this to happen to even the savviest homeowner, there are steps you… Read more »

Get Your House in Shape for Fall to Prevent Property Damage

Get Your House in Shape for Fall to Prevent Property Damage

The possibility of water damage, storm damage and fire damage can increase during the fall, and Paul Davis Restoration of Akron Ohio wants to help you defend your home. Here’s a list of ideas that can help you avoid dangerous property damage in the upcoming season. Keep things dry. Check… Read more »

Safety Tips From National Fire Prevention Week

Safety Tips From National Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week is near, and the team at Paul Davis Restoration of Akron Ohio thought this would be a good opportunity to talk about safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of home fires. Cooking is the #1 cause of house fires. Don’t forget about… Read more »

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Floods have spread across the nation one place at a time…or should we say MANY cities at a time. Could the Akron area be next? In the United States, flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster. In only two feet of water, floods can carry objects as large… Read more »

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

We’ve all become captivated with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge over the last month. It is always fun to see someone dump water on themselves, and the fact that it is for a good cause makes it even better. ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease, stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.… Read more »

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

We probably don’t have to alert you that Labor Day is within sight. After spending dozens of summer days staring out your office window to admire the sunny skies, you can finally spend a Monday breathing in fresh air. What do you have planned? Will you be driving to the… Read more »

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

This time of year evokes memories of childhood vacations. Whether it was a real out-of-town vacation or just playing at the park with other kids from the neighborhood, it was a time for fun. (Except for that year that I had to attend summer school). It felt like every night,… Read more »

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

If you haven’t planned your summer vacation yet, or don’t have time to take one, it is still important to give yourself a break from your average routine. An extra-long weekend can reduce the amount of stress you feel. Many folks love to spend their time off working around the… Read more »

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer means warm-weather activities are around the corner for most families, but it also means a higher possibility of storms in the Akron area. Over 10,000 thunderstorms are categorized as “severe” by the National Weather Service each spring and summer. Even those who are prepared can experience a major loss… Read more »

Summer’s Here!

Summer’s Here!

“The solstice comes in June and why? The sun is highest in the sky.” That little ditty relates an abridged version of an old astronomical observation – the summer solstice. This year, the summer solstice will occur on June 21, when the sun will reach its furthest point north of the… Read more »