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Hydroxyl Generators: The New Tool for Deodorization

Hydroxyl free radical chemistry is very different from ozone chemistry

Tom McArdle

November 29, 2013

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Contractors have long relied upon ozone, foggers, masking agents, filters and chemicals for deodorization.

Talking Hoarding: The R&R Q&A

We talk hoarding with ServiceMaster Restore president Tom Coba and “Hoarders” TV personality/author/cleaner Matt Paxton

Eric Fish

November 27, 2013

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Hoarding cleanup is about a lot more than what meets the eye.

Mid-November Midwest Storms Called “Worst in a Century”

Damage estimates likely to be around $1 billion

November 25, 2013

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The strong storms that ripped through the Midwest November 16-18 are being called the worst in 100 years and damage is likely to be in the $1 billion range, according to a story on NBC News.

Severe Weather Rips Midwest

Several tornadoes touched down in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky

November 18, 2013

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Severe storms ripped the midwest over the weekend, killing at least six people, injuring dozens more and leaving hundreds of thousands without power, according to a story from USA Today.

ServiceMaster by Gilmore’s Holding 13th-Annual Toys for Tots Drive

Last year, 91 companies registered for this annual event, which was up 33% from 2011

November 18, 2013

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ServiceMaster by Gilmore is planning its 13^th-annual community toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, according to a press release. Collection boxes were distributed to local businesses in early November and will be picked up during the first week of December.

RIA vs. ThermaPure Update

For RIA members and the industry at large, this argument by the Defendants removes the threat of litigation, licensing demands and potential lawsuits on all of the remaining patents owned by ThermaPure, TPE Associates or Hedman other than the '812 Patent.

November 6, 2013

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In January 2013, RIA filed suit in U.S. District Court against David Hedman and ThermaPure in an effort to invalidate a family of patents held by ThermaPure, TPE Associates, and Hedman.

The “ultimate” drying station

November 1, 2013

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Today’s restoration contractor needs a lot of equipment.

Beware! Your Category 3 Water Jobs Are Likely Uninsured

Give this article to your insurance agent and tell them that you work at Category 3 water job sites

David J. Dybdahl

November 1, 2013

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Every IICRC-certified water damage restoration contractor knows Category 3 water is classified as Category 3 because it is grossly contaminated with fungi, bacteria or other pollutants.

Routine Mold Job Uncovers Hidden Asbestos Hazard: A Case Study

Those of us that have spent any amount of time in the restoration and remediation industry understand that asbestos is all around us

Chris Spensley

November 1, 2013

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It was June 2012 when I got the call no project manager in the restoration and remediation industry wants to receive.

Unprepared Restoration Contractor is Dealt Devastating Blow at Trial

Litigating restoration cases can be a minefield for the inexperienced

Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"

November 1, 2013

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On September 4, 2013, the mock trial of Moore v. Heatman went forward at “Cross-Examination: The Live Courtroom Experience” at The Experience Convention in Las Vegas, with the Honorable Judge James Dread (played by Jim Holland) presiding.