How to Avoid Going From Fireplace to Fire damage
With the temperatures dropping, a common way to cozy up during the winter for people in Layton is to wrap up in a blanket, grab a glass of hot chocolate, and light up the fireplace. This is very appealing and sounds like the perfect way to spend a cold winter day, but in order to […]
Busting 5 Common House Fire Myths
If you’re like many of us here at Swift Restoration, we loved the show Mythbusters. The men around here loved watching the crew blow things up; the ladies liked seeing old wives tales and myths debunked. So, we thought we would do a little myth-busting here on the blog to help Layton-area families differentiate between […]
Recent fire? Not sure what to do next? Let us help
Did you know that there are different kinds of smoke and soot residues involved in a fire? Wet smoke is caused by low smoldering heat, has a pungent odor, and sticky smoke webs that are more difficult to clean. Dry smoke is caused by fast burning at high temperatures. Protein, which is virtually invisible, discolors paints […]
Hiring Fire Restoration Professionals in Utah
Fire restoration companies in Ogden like, Swift Restoration, are an instrumental resource following a fire. Hiring a fire restoration company within the first 24 hours after the fire department clears your home is crucial in preventing secondary water damage like mold and mildew from developing in your home. A reputable company can save you time and […]
Grilling Safety Tips and Fire Prevention in Ogden
It’s no secret that summertime is peak time for fires caused by barbecue grills, but knowing how to prevent and extinguish grill fires can put you one step ahead, possibly saving thousands of dollars in damage to your property. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, there are an average of 8,800 fires caused annually […]