Blog Posts in DIY Tips

You’re taking your morning shower and run out of hot water before you even get a chance to wash your hair. Or you pull into the garage and see a huge puddle of water near your water heater. We use our water heaters every day, but we usually don’t think about them until something goes wrong. When...Continue Reading

Recovering from severe weather can be a daunting task. And even though your first instinct may be to check your house for wind or hail damage, climbing up on the roof can be dangerous. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, “every year 500,000 people are treated for ladder- or...Continue Reading

Summer is here! You can look forward to good weather, good times … and the occasional unwelcome house guest. That’s right—it’s flea and tick season. Whether you find these pests on yourself after a hike or if Fido brings them into your home, remember, the key is acting quickly. And as always, an...Continue Reading

Think of grout like the sponge in your kitchen sink: it can get really gross quickly. Grout is a porous material. Over time, it absorbs debris, dirt and other materials from your home, dimming its appearance. Even if you regularly sweep and mop your floors, your grout will get dirty over time....Continue Reading

Have you noticed water seeping through concrete floors in your home? Is your garage or basement floor damp? If so, the concrete foundation of your home or garage may be in danger. The good news? Preventing damage could be as simple as sealing your floors.

Read on to learn how to seal...Continue Reading

If you park your car in the garage, chances are you’ll notice oil stains start to develop as time goes by, especially if you drive an older vehicle. Many homeowners wish to maintain a clean garage floor and avoid tracking toxins from spilled oil into the house.

It’s not impossible to clean engine oil spills from concrete, but your best chance for removing stains successfully is to act quickly and use the proper techniques. Here’s how to remove oil stains using helpful tips from the experts at Rainbow Restoration®.Continue Reading

Smoke-damaged clothes don’t have to be sent to the dumpster. Depending on the severity of the damage, there are a few tricks you can apply to remove smoke odor from clothes. We’ve seen our fair share of smoke damage. As experts in the...Continue Reading

If you don’t want your small children and pets crawling around on your floors after they’ve been cleaned with chemicals, you’re in luck! There are an array of simple, inexpensive, and natural products you can make yourself at home perfectly capable of handling all of your floor cleaning needs,...Continue Reading

Cooking is often considered a relaxing, rewarding task. After all, food brings people together. But did you know that 49% of reported home structure fires started from cooking? Between 2014 and 2018, an average of 550 people died in house fires started by cooking activities.

The kitchen has become a very important gathering place for families, and it is important to be aware of the hazards that can endanger you and your family. Fortunately, with a little know-how and some extra caution, you can prevent a recipe for disaster.Continue Reading

According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2013, a home fire was reported every 85 seconds, and a civilian fire injury was reported every 33 minutes. Statistics like these illustrate...Continue Reading