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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

According to State Farm Insurance, around 250,000 homes are damaged by frozen pipes each year. As the water inside these pipes expands, it can cause pipes to break and floods to occur. While extremely cold winters in Centerville can cause this to occur to anyone, there are things you can do to prevent frozen pipes… Read more »

Get Your House in Shape for Fall to Prevent Property Damage

Get Your House in Shape for Fall to Prevent Property Damage

The possibility of water, storm, and fire damage can increase in the fall, and Paul Davis Restoration of Utah wants to help you defend your home. Here is a list of ideas that can help you avoid dangerous property damage in the upcoming season. Make sure everything is dry. Check caulking near exterior doors and… Read more »

Safety Tips From National Fire Prevention Week

Safety Tips From National Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week is near, and the team at Paul Davis Restoration of Utah thought this would be a great time to talk about safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of home fires. The #1 cause of house fires is cooking. Don’t leave items to cook on the stove while… Read more »

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Floods have spread across the nation one city at a time…or should we say MANY cities at a time. Could the Kaysville area be next? In this country, flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster. To help you and your family survive a flood, we’d like to share five flood preparedness tips in… Read more »

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Over the past month, it’s been impossible to go to a news or social media website without seeing the latest ALS Ice Bucket Challenge video. It’s always enjoyable to watch someone dump a bucket of ice water on themselves, and the fact that it’s for a good cause makes it even better. ALS, commonly called… Read more »

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

We probably don’t have to alert you that Labor Day is close at hand. After spending dozens of summer days staring out your office window to admire the sunny skies, you can now spend a Monday basked in nature’s beauty. Do you know how you will spend this time? Will you be taking your boat… Read more »

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

This time of year conjures memories of childhood vacations years ago. Whether it was a legit out-of-town vacation or just playing at the park with other kids from the neighborhood, it was a time for nonstop fun. Well, there was that one time when I had to go to summer school – yuck! It felt… Read more »

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

If you haven’t planned a summer vacation yet, or don’t have the time or money to take one, it’s still important to give yourself a break from your daily routine. An extra-long weekend can improve your mood. Rather than doing chores, try something new for a change. Go to a museum you’ve never visited before,… Read more »

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer is everyone’s favorite season, but it also leads to a higher likelihood of of storms and storm damage here in Centerville. Over 10,000 thunderstorms are classified as “severe” by the National Weather Service each spring and summer. Heavy storms can hit anyone, even the prepared. Paul Davis can help you if your property has… Read more »

Avoiding Water Backup

Avoiding Water Backup

What Causes Water Backup?Water backup occurs when the water around the foundation of your home exceeds the capacity of removal systems to drain it. It can occur from surface water seeping into foundation walls or sewer systems overflowing up through drains in the basement.Preventing Water Backup Maintain gutters and downspouts, keeping them free of debris… Read more »