Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

Summer in Georgia is HOT!! The forecast seems to be hot, hot and even hotter every day of the week. The summer heatwave can be expensive when it comes to your energy bill. Keeping cool and lowering your power bill are important.

Here are a few tips for keeping your home cool this summer:

1. CEILING FANS: Yes, it seems simple, but it really does make an impact. If possible, install ceiling fans in every room of your home. This can allow you to set your thermostat a bit higher, but still feel comfortable in your home.

2. USE A THERMOSTAT TIMER: Be sure you aren’t running you’re A/C on full blast all day. When no one is home, there is no reason to waste all of that energy. Have your timer set to start cooling your house off shortly before you will arrive back home.

3. KEEP YOUR BLINDS CLOSED: Don’t let all that sunlight beam into your house and heat things up even more. Yes, the natural sunlight is nice, but limit the amount of time your blinds are open to help limit its heating affects.

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Emergency Tarp & Board Up 101

It is important to know what to do when your property is damaged by a bad storm, accident or fallen tree. Promptly securing, tarping and boarding up your home or business is imperative. Here are 3 rules you should follow when it comes to emergency tarp & board up service.

1. DO NOT WAIT: Damages can grow quickly if you do not immediately tarp and/or board up your property after damage occurs.

2. KEEP ANIMALS OUT: Be sure that your home is fully boarded up to keep unwanted rodents and pests out of your home.

3. PROTECT YOUR ROOF: Proper roof inspection after damages occur is very important. Fully tarp your roof until all the repairs can be completed.

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Happy Mother's Day From The Lang Team

Happy Mother's Day from the entire Lang team! Mothers play such a special role in all of our lives. Be sure to take the time and make the effort to make them feel special and appreciated this Mother's Day.

Here are 5 ideas to spoil your Mom this Mother's Day:

1. Breakfast in Bed

2.  A Day at the Spa

3. Take Her Shopping at Her Favorite Store

4. Take Her on a Picnic

5. Buy Her an Inscribed Piece of Jewelry

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3 Tips To Help You Prepare For Spring Storms

Spring comes with lots of warm weather and budding flowers, but it also comes with serious storms. Spring storms can quickly become dangerous and hazardous. Proper preparation can help you stay safe and protect your property as well.

Here are 3 tips to help you prepare for Spring Storms:

1. STAY INFORMED: You should have an weather app or weather radio that can keep you abreast of any important weather alerts. You cannot simply depend on your TV because it won’t be available in the case of a power outage and will probably be powered off at night when you are sleeping.

2. BACK UP POWER SOURCE: Having back up power is very important. Power outages are so common during severe storms. For commercial businesses,  a backup generator and fuel can help to minimize downtime and profit loss.

3. RESTOCK YOUR EMERGENCY KITS: A fully stocked emergency kit can literally be a life saver. Be sure you have plenty of water, canned goods and opener, batteries, flash lights and a robust first aid kit.

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Springtime Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is a great time to take care of importance maintenance issues that can improve the look and condition of your home. Here are a few Springtime Home Maintenance Tips you may want to tackle before Summer:

1. INSPECT YOUR ROOF: Spring is a great time to inspect your roof. Look for any damage the past season may have caused. You want to repair damage early before you are stuck with leaks or worsening damage.

2. CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS: Clean gutters are paramount to protecting your house. Those Spring showers are sure to come so you need clean gutters to protect your home from water damage.

3. SERVICE YOUR A/C UNIT: Atlanta summers are hot! Be sure to have your central air unit serviced before Summer. You want it in optimal working condition before it heats up.

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What To Look For With Commercial Restoration Services

Business owners and commercial properties have a unique set of needs when it comes to restoration services. They have to prioritize in a very specific way to minimize revenue loss. If a commercial property is damaged by a storm, flooding, an accident or some other unforeseen disaster, it can cost the business owner money by the minute. 

So what should you look for when it comes to commercial restoration services?

EMERGENCY SERVICES: You definitely want a restoration company who offers emergency restoration services. Delays in addressing damage can cause those issues to grow in scope, loss & repair costs. 

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES: Dealing with a restoration company who can handle all your issues from plumbing to electrical work makes a big difference. You do not want to have to call a separate contractor for each type of work you need done. 

PLANNING SERVICES: When it comes to your business, you always want to be one step ahead. You should have an emergency response plan in place for your specific business in the event of an emergency.

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Hidden Dangers of Ice: Don’t Let Ice Damage Your Property

Although we don’t get ice and freezing temperatures often in Georgia, you still need to protect your property for the occasions that we do. There are serious hidden dangers that come along with ice and extremely cold weather. Here are a few dangers you should be aware of and protect your property against.

Tips For Avoiding Property Damage From Ice & Freezing Temperatures:

FREEZING PIPES - To help prevent frozen pipes in the winter, insulate your pipes as fully as possible. When temps get really cold you may even want to keep your faucets and spouts running at a drip.

ICE ON ROOF – Ice and snow are heavy. This weight can cause damage or even collapse when on your roof. Roof rakes can be helpful in removing ice or snow build up on your roof. If the build up is significant or hard to reach, contact a professional company like ours. 

DRAINAGE – Even after the coldest temperatures, eventually everything thaws out. This is why it is important to have clear gutters, drains and downspouts to handle all of the excessive drainage. 

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