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SERVPRO® encourages property owners to Take advantage of free download to create an Emergency Ready Profile

For a property owner, a worstcase disaster scenario involving fire or water damage can seem unthinkable and then suddenly become a reality.

In the aftermath of a disaster, quick response time by a disaster recovery and restoration specialist can help minimize property damage as well as inventory or home contents loss.

To provide home and business owners with a quick and convenient way to call in the experts when disaster strikes, SERVPRO® announces the public release of their SERVPRO® Ready Plan Mobile Application.

The free app is now available to download from app stores across three mobile platforms: Android™, iOS® and Blackberry®.

“The one constant in disasters,” says Steven Alling, owner of SERVPRO® of

Redmond, “is that there isn’t any constant. Disasters are unpredictable and frequently strike without warning. That’s why SERVPRO’s Ready Plan mobile app is so valuable. In the confusion and panic that often surround a disaster, a property owner or manager can reach out for expert help right from the scene, using their cell phones.”

The application allows both residential and commercial property managers and owners to create an Emergency Ready Profile that contains critical facility information that can help speed up response time after fire or water damage occurs.

In addition to property details, the application tracks prior loss history, utility shutoff locations and key contacts; stores photos of the damage; and integrates local weather forecasts

and more, including the address and contact information for the user’s preferred SERVPRO® Franchise.

Through the application, the user can quickly call SERVPRO® or submit an electronic First Notice of Loss (FNOL) to the SERVPRO® National Call Center setting the wheels of recovery in motion. Rapid response from a disaster cleanup and restoration specialist can help the property owner evaluate options, start the insurance process and take the right steps from the beginning to bring their property back to norma.

“I hope that Redmond area businesses and homeowners will take a moment to download our new Ready Plan mobile app to their smart phone,” said Alling. “Having that information literally at your fingertips in an emergency can prove invaluable

if disaster does strike.”

SERVPRO® of Redmond specializes in fire and water cleanup and restoration and repair services for both commercial and residential customers.

SERVPRO® also offers large loss, national storm response, mold remediation and other property maintenance and restoration services.

For more information about SERVPRO® of Redmond, please contact Steven Alling at (425) 869-1111 or Steve@Servpro OfRedmond.com.

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The Unseen Danger of EMR Low frequency electromagnetic radiation (EMR) comprises unseen magnetic and electri-

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cal fields that are generated by devices around the home that use electricity, such as refrigerators, computers, corded alarm clocks, and high tension power lines. High frequency EMR comes from cell phone antennae and Wi-Fi transmitters.

There is a great deal of controversy surrounding the issue of EMR and there is not much conclusive research to back up claims of danger. Most of the studies haven’t been able to prove anything, because there are too many variables and EMR is impossible to isolate over long periods of time. People may have migraines, Parkinson’s, or sleep issues, among other symptoms, from EMR exposure.

Although the majority of current research is being done overseas, the results are no less pertinent. In 2006, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified ELFEMR (extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation) as a “possible human carcinogen.”

A year later, in 2007, a team

of geneticists out of Glasgow, Scotland, exposed certain elements of the human DNA strain to low-level EMR. In laymen’s terms, their report stated that chronic exposure to low-level EMR over long periods of time may change the way your DNA interacts with proteins, thereby creating an environment where cancer can gain a foothold.

Bau-Biologie® (Building Biology) is the only discipline that recognizes electromagnetic radiation as a possible hazard and teaches how to measure and mitigate exposure in the built environment.

Understanding how and where a person is exposed to EMR is the first step in effectively protecting oneself. HomEvolution Consulting has BauBiologists that identify sources throughout the home, and also addresses the larger concern of EMR from cell phone towers and high-tension power lines with special equipment.

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Door Replacement: Big changes, simple process, affordable price When it comes to home improvements, there are few that can make big changes to the interior design and décor of a home easily and affordable. Replacing your old interior doors with new designer doors has been said to be the best home improvement project for this reason. New doors, with the latest designs, can literally transform the appearance of your entire home by changing each and every room with a clean, elegant look.

A local company in Bellevue, called HomeStory, offers a unique door replacement service.

They offer interior doors, closet doors, French doors, distinctive locksets, painting services and installation.

HomeStory uses door-measuring technology to make the door replacement process extremely

easy and affordable compared to old, manual methods that contractors use to replace doors.

The company can replace all of the doors in a home in two hours

and often for 50 percent less than contractors or home improvement stores. In fact, they have a special that includes a designer door, painted and installed for only $199. They also remove

and dispose of your old doors so there is no mess for you to clean up.

The technology is used to accurately measure each doorjamb in a home so each new door is custom made for a specific opening. Because of this level of accuracy and customization, the doors fit great and can be painted in the factory, rather than in the home. The home is truly transformed and renewed in a blink of an eye with the quick installation of new doors by a professional team.

If you’re looking for big changes in your home, think about new interior doors that touch every room in your home. You can go online to see HomeStory’s door designs and read more about their service at www.MyHomeStory.com or call their Bellevue showroom at (425) 296-6221.

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Wrapped in beadboard

By Tresa Erickson

You love your house, but boy, oh boy, could the powder room use some work. The fixtures are nice...the walls, not so much.

There are tons of nicks and scrapes on the lower half, probably due to the removal of layers upon layers of wallpaper long ago.

You could install new drywall, but you’d rather not. Why not cover it instead with beadboard?

Installing beadboard is a rather simple process. First you need to do some shopping and select the right beadboard for your needs.

Beadboard comes in a variety of styles from tongue-and-groove boards to plywood sheets to faux beadboard. You can buy it finished or unfinished and stain or paint it yourself. Once you have bought the beadboard, you will need to bring it inside and give it a few days to get acclimated. This will ensure it goes up smoothly.

When you are ready to install the beadboard, remove the

baseboards and paint the top half of the walls if needed. Then pencil in a level line across the wall and measure for the first piece. You may cut the beadboard to size with a circular saw. To install it, apply some construction adhesive to the back, put it into place on the wall and secure it in the corners and along the edges with nails. Continue with the process around the room, making sure you leave one-sixteethn of an inch gap between sections for expansion. For areas around pipes, you may use a drill with a hole-saw attachment to cut the beadboard.

After you have finished, you will need to cap off the beadboard and replace the baseboards. To cap it off, you may install a chair railing. When you are done with that, use some caulk to fill in all of the holes. Then stain or paint the beadboard, baseboards and chair railing, and voila, your bathroom is as good as new.

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