Is There Any Other Way for The Fire Department to Put Out Fires?
<p>Oxygen, heat, or fuel has to be removed to put out a fire. The most common method of putting out a fire is using water. The water cools down the heat. It also takes away oxygen. Therefore, it’s the most common element that is used to put out a fire. As the holiday season is […]</p>
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Things to Do During the Fall to Protect Your Home
<p>The last days of summer are a great time to prepare your home for the fall and winter season by taking advantage of the extra daylight. Preventative maintenance might help you avoid costly breakdowns this winter. With a good plan and this checklist, you can be free of worries about any damages. You can also […]</p>
Preventing Fires – A Quick Guide To Space Heaters
<p>When the weather starts getting colder, people start finding ways to keep themselves warm. Whether it’s at work or home, one of the ways to make a drafty building feel warmer is by using a space heater. These devices are convenient, easy to use, and affordable. However, despite their advantages, they need to be used […]</p>
Easy Ways to Grow Your Own Organic Food and Stay Healthy
<p>Health is a major priority for most people these days, due in no small part to COVID. People are also eating healthier. This means staying clear of genetically modified foods. Many people are turning to organic food in order to avoid pesticides that are sprayed on certain crops. If you want to eat healthy, why […]</p>
The Right Energy Efficient Roof For Your Home
<p>Come winter, the nights may be quite cold but there are ways to protect your expensive clothing. Putting some weatherproofing on your wardrobe is far less expensive than having to buy new clothes because your clothing has suffered damage from the harsh winter weather. Here are some tips to help you protect your clothing […]</p>
What is Asbestos?
<p>Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals made of soft, flexible fibers that are heat-resistant. In Canada, until 1990, asbestos was mainly used for insulating buildings against cold weather and noise. It was also used for fireproofing. If you don’t know where you may find this group of minerals in your home, we […]</p>
Fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic in Vancouver
<p>Vancouver has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. While we at 911 Restoration have no doubt that our community will recover, we know it’s going to take effort from every one of us. Now is the time to band together and be vigilant for the sake of ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. Coronavirus […]</p>
Flash Flood Alert: Vancouver, B.C.
<p>Due to record snowpack and recent above average temperatures the past several weeks, the Fraser River continues to rise and low-lying areas in the valley east of Vancouver are now under evacuation alerts. This river flows 1,375 kilometers, or 854 miles, from the Rocky Mountains to the Straight of Georgia. Early Tuesday in Mission, B.C. […]</p>
There’s Mold in the Air
<p>Wherever moisture exists, mold spores will follow, like a jaded lover longing for the one thing it can never have. Whether water hides in the padding beneath your carpet or takes to the air aboard an airplane, the fungus will find it. When 911 Restoration received an emergency call regarding mold on a plane we were […]</p>
Mold Remediation: Stachybotrys Chartarum and the Mold Mafia
<p>The mold family came to Canada the same day rain washed ashore and they’ve been here ever since. They run amuck with little authority to shut them down, beyond mold remediation. If these troublesome types of fungus take over your neighborhood, it won’t be long before you see people in the hospital. You want to […]</p>