Nobody knows if Mrs. O’Leary’s cow really kicked over the lantern but the Great Chicago Fire certainly ignited in the O’Leary barn. We may never know the true spark that ignited the city October 8, 1871, but whatever the source, that raging inferno stands out for its destructive power. The fire killed hundreds, destroyed thousands… Read more »
Stripping paint, removing graffiti, scrubbing industrial equipment, degreasing commercial kitchen vents – soda blasting is a versatile technology that’s eco-friendly and safe. New uses appear daily for this very effective and economical baking soda-based cleaning process: even dentists are adopting it to painlessly blitz plaque and tartar off teeth. Bonus: the gritty material improves oral… Read more »
When a fire or flood strikes a neighborhood home, a crowd inevitably gathers at the heartbreaking scene: concerned neighbors, family, emergency personnel and passersby. More and more, these tragedies draw a different throng that shows up just as fast: contractors and public adjusters clamoring to help shocked homeowners recover. They promise fast action, easy jobs,… Read more »
With locations across North America, Paul Davis is honored to help local communities not only by responding to disasters but also by pitching in to support local causes with corporate backing, people, expertise, time and funds. Here are just a few of the many charitable initiatives Paul Davis employees supported recently: Paul Davis Charity CAN… Read more »
Imagine that someone told you 20 years ago, “soon, you will run your life from a handheld, wireless, portable device. You will connect, create, organize and plan with it, advancing and speeding nearly every important activity you do. You will wonder how you managed without this magical device.” You might have said that person was… Read more »
Adjusters, carriers and claim forms didn’t exist eons ago but insurance was alive and well. China launched the insurance business in 3000 B.C. to protect merchandise shipped by boat. Traders, weary of losing whole shiploads to the sea during unpredictable storms, banded together to distribute each merchant’s lots across many ships. If one ship sank,… Read more »
There’s not a cloud in the sky and the weather is gorgeous, yet here you are: filing a water damage claim with your insurance carrier because of a flood in your bathroom. Maybe it’s cold comfort, but you’re got lots of company: nearly half of all water damage claims stem from indoor plumbing issues. How… Read more »
Did you enjoy snow days as a kid? The clean scent of snow reminds you vividly of sledding and hot cocoa. Did you honeymoon in the mountains? The resinous odor of pine trees instantly recalls that wonderful trip as a new couple. Smell, it turns out, is more closely tied to memory than sight, touch,… Read more »
The 2018 wildfires in the western United States charred millions of acres, killed dozens and reduced entire towns to ashes. As devastating as last year was, federal officials predict that 2019 will be worse. Peak risks occur in August and September but veteran forecasters warn of significant fire activity into October. Businesses and homeowners can… Read more »
“Our offices are a bit somber this morning,” said Rich Wilson, President and CEO of Jacksonville-based Paul Davis Restoration Inc on Friday, June 14th. “We learned today of the passing of our founder Paul Woodall Davis at the age of 92. I am so pleased that I got to visit him recently and tell him how… Read more »