Disaster Preparedness

Summer is finally here. It’s time to host more outdoor activities with friends, cook some delicious meals in your outdoor kitchen, and have a s’mores night! While enjoying the season to its fullest, we often forget to keep up with the maintenance. It’s imperative to maintain your home throughout the year, but you must pay […]

Summer is coming to an end and you’re probably gearing up for your child’s school year in the Houston area. As you’re sorting through school supplies and finding the coolest lunch box, don’t forget to make time for back to school disaster preparedness. The best way to avoid damage is to prepare before disaster strikes. […]

Texas has always had its fair share of wildfires. In recent years, wildfires have become increasingly common throughout the country. As a business owner, if you haven’t thought about wildfire preparedness recently, now’s the time. The key to avoiding the most amount of damage possible is preparation. Use the following checklist to help keep your […]

Now that spring is finally here and the cold is behind us, it’s time to get out and enjoy the warm weather. Take the time to inspect your home’s exterior to make sure it is properly sealed and ready for the spring showers. Our experts here at ServiceMaster Advantage put together the following list of […]

We’re finally in the home stretch of winter. February is usually that time of year when you’re going stir crazy indoors. Take advantage of the last month of cold weather and spruce up your home. You’ll be thanking yourself when you can spend the first warm days of spring outdoors instead of cleaning your home. […]

New Year’s resolutions about health, wealth and fitness are common. This year try focusing on goals that will help you jumpstart your home maintenance to-do list. As a homeowner, repairs are seemingly never-ending. At ServiceMaster Advantage in Houston, Texas, we have expert technicians on standby 24/7 to help you when you need it most. Until […]

Winter is just around the corner in Houston, TX. Before you hang up holiday decorations and sit by the fire with hot coco, make sure your home is prepared to handle the harsh weather. Consider the following tips in order to avoid water and mold damage. Insulate Pipes All pipes, whether in a heated area […]

Rainy days, falling leaves and crisp breeze are upon us in the Houston, TX area. While curling up by the fire to a good book is a great way to start the fall season, first take some time for home maintenance. The weather change can cause new problems to arise that you didn’t have to […]

We know property damage. In Houston, we’ve seen it all. From the severe floods that happened last September to a house being engulfed in flames from a cooking project gone awry, property disaster can happen at any time to anyone. But what are the costliest disasters that could possibly happen to your home or business […]

A home inventory checklist is a document that states all the valuables and possessions in your home or business. Why should you keep a detailed record of this? There are many “what if” scenarios  where you would need such a document. On top of that, all insurance companies urge clients to keep an updated list […]