Jenkins Restorations corporate blog, containing restoration industry news, company information, and useful resources to help you restore a home or business from fire, water, and storm damage.

Winter Storm Damage

How to Avoid Winter Storm Damages

Knowing the steps that are needed to take place while preparing for winter storm damage can prevent further damage and save you money.
benefits of a disaster recovery plan

What Are the Benefits Of Creating A Disaster Recovery Plan?

In 2021 alone, there were 20 natural disasters in the U.S. with at least a billion dollars in damages. Leading to about 10% of homes are businesses in the U.S. are affected by disasters each year.
Burst, Frozen pipe

A Frozen Pipe Has Burst, What Are The Next Steps?

The most common plumbing problems during the winter season are frozen pipes. Read are some of the things that you can do when a frozen pipe bursts at your home.
Space Heater

What Causes Space Heaters to Catch Fire?

Space heaters are a serious potential fire risk. But if you are careful with them, they can help you keep warm in the worst of winter!
Christmas safety tips

Fire Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

While you get ready to light those candles and put on your holiday music, be sure to follow some fire safety practices to keep you and your loved ones safe this holiday season.
Buying a house in a flood zone

What You Need to Know Before Buying a House in a Flood Zone

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notes there are 18 flood zones in the United States, and the chances that you either live in a flood zone or you are buying a house in a flood zone are about one in 15. If you are considering buying a house in a flood zone, here are some tips you need to know.
Fireplace Safety

Fireplace Safety Tips: How to Use a Fireplace Safely

It's estimated that 31% of house fires are directly caused by fireplaces, chimneys, or other poorly maintained flame fixtures. Stay safe this season!
Put out a grill fire

How to Prevent & Put Out a Grill On Fire

Lighting the grill on fire is a favorite activity for many, but what happens when there is an uncontrolled fire in grill? Let's take a look at how to correctly stop a grill fire!
a wall thermostat

What’s That Burning Smell When You Turn On The Heater?

When the heater is turned on for the first time in months, it is quite common to smell musty, dusty, or burning odors. While these burning odors are not necessarily a fire hazard, they are unpleasant and can be irritating to people with asthma or allergies.
Hurricanes are catastrophic, causing severe damage to homes and businesses. Relief efforts often cease long before an area has recovered and people are left with only local resources to recover.

Hurricane Survival and Preparedness Checklist 2022

Major storms continue to cause major damage and it's worth knowing how you can be prepared to protect your home and family!