2017 J&R Gingerbread Challenge
We’d like to share with you the gift of some holiday fun for you and your family, and hope you also participate in our J&R Gingerbread Challenge.
Electronics Restoration
Who can relate with the sinking feeling after dropping your company laptop on the ground or the panic when you realize you’re three hours from home and you left your phone on the counter. Now imagine having all of your electronics damaged at one time in a catastrophic event, such as a fire or storm.
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Case Study: Responding Quickly to Fire Damage
Recently, J&R Contracting heard about a house fire affecting a neighbor in our backyard. We sent a services responder over to see if we could help with restoration. When the J&R employee arrived, the fire department was on scene; however, the homeowners had been unable to reach their insurance agent and were unsure about how to proceed to salvage their possessions. Their most prized possessions were the thousands of photographs of their grandchildren and family members, and they were despondent thinking they were lost forever.
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Outdoor Kitchen Safety Checklist
The outdoor kitchen has become one of the most popular home improvement projects. If you have an outdoor kitchen or are planning one for the future, make sure you have the following checked off your list.
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Case Study: A One-Stop Solution to Water Damage
Water, fire, wind….or electricity….J&R Contracting Co., Inc. does it all!
When a recent wind storm hit Northwest Ohio, it caused a tree to fall on a garage in West Toledo, pulling an electrical line from the house and hitting an exterior water spigot. Water ended up in the homeowner’s basement and on their electric panel box.
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3 Easy Steps to Maintaining Your Sump Pump
Sump pumps are used to remove ground water away from your home. When your sump pump is working properly, it will keep your foundation and basement dry. However, a faulty sump pump can lead to water damage, mold, and mildew. In fact, sump pump failure is the most frequent cause of basement back-ups. With spring rains in the forecast, you need to take time to test your sump pump today.
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