by Tom Hartel | Dec 14, 2020 | Residential Plumbing
Common Holiday Plumbing Problems Comments: By: The holidays are coming! And with the all the joy comes its fair share of holiday plumbing problems. They don’t stop just because it is the holidays, and sometimes they are even escalated by all the guests in the house....
by Tom Hartel | Dec 7, 2020 | Fire Protection
Winter Fire Protection Tips Comments: By: It is time for the heat to come on and get cozy! However, winter fire protection is still important to keep in mind. With all the extra heating elements and decorating for the holidays, comes some fire hazards to be aware of....
by Tom Hartel | Nov 30, 2020 | Residential Plumbing
In-Home Water Filtration System Types Comments: By: It is a good idea for your health and safety to install some form of water filtration system in your home. Waterborne diseases can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening ailments like gastrointestinal illness,...
by Tom Hartel | Nov 23, 2020 | Fire Protection
Industrial Fire Protection and Safety Tips Comments: By: Industrial fire protection is a unique challenge because industrial businesses inherit a lot of fire risk with so much space and heavy equipment. While many industries come with their own unique fire risks, it...
by Tom Hartel | Nov 16, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Types of Water Damage Comments: By: Cleaning up water damage after a plumbing emergency is not always self-explanatory. First, you must remove all water from the area and dry it completely, but some types of water like natural floodwaters and sewage are too dangerous...
by Tom Hartel | Nov 9, 2020 | Fire Protection
Preventative Apartment Fire Safety Tips Comments: By: You can do your best to maintain apartment fire safety as a landlord, but sometimes accidents happen. Unfortunately, you cannot control everything that happens on your property. Be sure you are doing all you can to...
by Tom Hartel | Nov 2, 2020 | Fire Protection
Five Classes of Fire and Fire Protection Methods Comments: By: Not all fires are the same, and it is important to know the difference for fire protection purposes. Because of this, there are five distinct fire classes categorize by the properties and source of the...
by Tom Hartel | Oct 26, 2020 | Fire Sprinklers
Signs of a Fire Sprinkler Leak Comments: By: Aside from the obvious dripping, it may be hard to determine a fire sprinkler leak, or a soon to be leak. If water is visibly coming out of your system, that is something you should take care of as soon as possible. Not...
by Tom Hartel | Oct 19, 2020 | Fire Protection
After Home or Office Fire Checklist Comments: By: A home or office fire can be devastating, and it is hard to know what to do next after such a shock. The next steps may vary depending on whether it was a home or office fire or how far the fire spread. However, there...
by Tom Hartel | Oct 12, 2020 | Plumbing Tips, Residential Plumbing
Common Causes of Plumbing Leaks Comments: By: Plumbing leaks are common, but do you ever wonder what is causing them? Small plumbing leaks do not always seem like a big deal, but water is one of the most destructive forces on earth. It has the power to slowly ruin...