Pro Tips from the Team at Service­Master by Gilmore

Can you damage-proof your business or home?
Find out how to prevent or reduce common types of seasonal property damage with advice from our pro’s…

Carbon Monoxide: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and highly toxic gas capable of killing before it is ever detected by human senses. More than 150 people die every year in the United States from carbon monoxide poisoning due to faulty, improperly-used or incorrectly-vented fuel-burning appli­ances, such as stoves, furnaces and water heaters. The United States Fire Admin­is­tration (USFA) and …
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Carbon Monoxide Detector

Simple Solutions for Ice Dams

An ice dam occurs when water builds up behind snow or ice blockages in eaves and gutters. Inad­e­quate insu­lation keeps the roof warm, but not the gutters and eaves. This melts snow and ice from the roof, which drains down and freezes in the gutters and eaves. Snow that melts once the ice has formed cannot drain properly, leaking through the …
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Ice Dam

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Hurri­canes are severe tropical storms that consist of strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and lightning storms. Follow these tips to prepare your home or business to weather the storm. Stay Informed: Listen to a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio, regular radio, or tele­vision for updated infor­mation.If the elec­tricity should go out, you will still be able to receive emer­gency infor­mation. …
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Hurricane Irene
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