The U.S. Fire Administration is always releasing tips and tricks to create a fire-safe America. Their goal is to improve the livelihood of Americans by seriously reducing fire damage. Too many people are affected every year from deadly blazes that originate in the home. The great thing about the industrial revolution is that it has sparked so many amazing advances in technologies that help to protect the lives and homes of Americans.
Nothing seems to scratch the surface, and it's starting to get annoying. You're embarrassed when guests and clients walk in.You feel like you have to explain yourself to even the mailman that drops by to drop off today's letters. The construction management couldn't do the job you thought it would and now you're just about ready to give up.
Even the awesome technology of heaters warms a structure to a comfortable temperature, and most home owners will never know how they work, what efforts it must have taken the general contractor in Williston, North Dakota to get them installed, or what kind of inspiration was needed to come up with the idea.
The next step is to remove the old window. This can seem rather daunting but is a very easy step to take. When doing this, start by taking off the molding around the window. Make sure not to damage the sheetrock that is surrounding the window. If the sheetrock will be covered by the molding then don't worry about it too much. Screws or nails are often on the inside of the window into the 2x4s surrounding the window so make sure to get all of those out.
Second, if there are couches or chairs involved, find ways to remove the coverings and wash them well in your machine washer. Do it a second and third time in a row if it doesn't remove the smell. Most couch cushions and pillows have zipped coverings that you can remove and throw in a washer. When you come across chairs or cushions that can't come apart, you should try your hand at cleaning them by hand or with carpet cleaner.
(1) People are not cleaning their dryers (34%), and (2) excessive dust, fiber, and lint was heated to ignition, starting the fire (28%). Both are attributed to not periodically cleaning it out. So if you spent as much time worrying about clean floors as you did your dryer, you could make a meaningful difference in the statistics of dryer started fires. Here are a few easy ways to maintain the cleanliness of your dryer:
First, at least once a year, when you notice your clothes take longer to dry, clean out the vent pipe. You've likely gathered excessive lint that could ignite with extreme heat. Second, clean out your lint filter after every use. Also be sure to always have one in your dryer when you use it.
It's truly amazing that a short-lived fire can cause such long-lasting damage. Smoke is not easy to remove once it's hooked its claws in, even for experienced professionals like construction management.
Just be sure to get a reliable source to teach you how to do it. The dryer should be a convenience, not a threat for fire damage. Protect your family and home by maintaining your dryer. You'll never regret the time or money it took.
Nothing seems to scratch the surface, and it's starting to get annoying. You're embarrassed when guests and clients walk in.You feel like you have to explain yourself to even the mailman that drops by to drop off today's letters. The construction management couldn't do the job you thought it would and now you're just about ready to give up.
Even the awesome technology of heaters warms a structure to a comfortable temperature, and most home owners will never know how they work, what efforts it must have taken the general contractor in Williston, North Dakota to get them installed, or what kind of inspiration was needed to come up with the idea.
The next step is to remove the old window. This can seem rather daunting but is a very easy step to take. When doing this, start by taking off the molding around the window. Make sure not to damage the sheetrock that is surrounding the window. If the sheetrock will be covered by the molding then don't worry about it too much. Screws or nails are often on the inside of the window into the 2x4s surrounding the window so make sure to get all of those out.
Second, if there are couches or chairs involved, find ways to remove the coverings and wash them well in your machine washer. Do it a second and third time in a row if it doesn't remove the smell. Most couch cushions and pillows have zipped coverings that you can remove and throw in a washer. When you come across chairs or cushions that can't come apart, you should try your hand at cleaning them by hand or with carpet cleaner.
(1) People are not cleaning their dryers (34%), and (2) excessive dust, fiber, and lint was heated to ignition, starting the fire (28%). Both are attributed to not periodically cleaning it out. So if you spent as much time worrying about clean floors as you did your dryer, you could make a meaningful difference in the statistics of dryer started fires. Here are a few easy ways to maintain the cleanliness of your dryer:
First, at least once a year, when you notice your clothes take longer to dry, clean out the vent pipe. You've likely gathered excessive lint that could ignite with extreme heat. Second, clean out your lint filter after every use. Also be sure to always have one in your dryer when you use it.
It's truly amazing that a short-lived fire can cause such long-lasting damage. Smoke is not easy to remove once it's hooked its claws in, even for experienced professionals like construction management.
Just be sure to get a reliable source to teach you how to do it. The dryer should be a convenience, not a threat for fire damage. Protect your family and home by maintaining your dryer. You'll never regret the time or money it took.
About the Author:
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Williston ND. We specialize in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
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