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How to avoid snake oil salesmen in a disaster cleanup.

I have seen my fair share of individuals taking advantage of disaster victims.  Some will come with contracts and high prices.  Some will come with just pickup trucks.  You might be reacting to the disaster and feel its the only way, but hopefully you will see there is another way. First real priority is to [...]

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Toolbox for post flood cleanup!

Having witnessed downtown Nashville under water, Percy Priest swollen to overflowing, and homes drowned, my heart aches.  For those facing a cleanup ahead of you, know that momentum follows a start.  I know I have been in a bit of a daze in viewing all of this, but taking one step forward is enough to [...]

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So my house flooded, now what?

This is written on the second day of flooding in Nashville Tennessee.   Personally, I am still reeling viewing first hand, and seeing the pictures of the flooding happening here.  My home has survived with minimal basement water intrusion, but for many it is far more.   If you have a flooded home, know that [...]

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