Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch Cut Down Site Visits with Smarter Restoration Documentation Capture key documentation with full tours and moisture readings to save you time, improve transparency and reduce jobsite visits Kayla McGowan December 30, 2025 No Comments Holly Baldwin of DocuSketch shares how documentation and moisture reading photos can help you reduce site visits, improve communication and streamline your workflow. Read More
Why the Restoration Industry Must Refocus on Cleaning and Remove the Chemical Crutch Industry standards warn against us replacing proper cleaning with biocide misuse. Here’s why. Branden Adams December 23, 2025 No Comments Here’s why leaning on chemicals instead of cleaning is risky, ineffective and violates restoration best practices. Read More
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch Why Reputation Matters for Estimators in the Restoration Industry Building trust and strong relationship early in your career can bring long-term success in the restoration industry Kayla McGowan December 23, 2025 No Comments Here’s why reputation is everything in the restoration industry and how every email, call and meeting impacts the future of your career. Read More
Weekly Hands-on How-To powered by KnowHow How to Clean Hard Surfaces with a Rotary Extraction Tool Step-by-step guide for deep cleaning tile, grout and hard floors without causing damage The KnowHow Team December 22, 2025 No Comments Learn how to prepare, operate and maintain a rotary extraction tool for flawless hard surface cleaning.Read More
Closing the Restoration Skills Gap with Training for Tech, AI and Customer Care Why evolving training models and soft skills are more critical in today’s tech-driven restoration industry Andrew Dobson December 18, 2025 No Comments Learn how restoration companies can bridge the soft skills gap with better training, technology adoption and customer-focused communication. Read More
Struggling to Sell Your Restoration Services? Here are 5 Real-World Lessons Why observing your colleagues and customers can teach sales skills that formal training can’t John Monroe December 17, 2025 No Comments Here are five powerful sales lessons that were learned from real-world interactions, not from a podium or playbook.Read More
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch Why Proper Documentation Is Critical for Large Restoration Jobs and Commercial Projects Avoid costly mistakes by leveraging best practices in the field for accurate documentation Kayla McGowan December 16, 2025 No Comments Learn why and how improper documentation can derail large restoration jobs and how you can capture accurate data every time.Read More
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch Xactimate Estimating Evolves with New Technology Chris Tilkov explains how tech-driven tools help improve accuracy and compliance in the restoration claims process Kayla McGowan December 9, 2025 No Comments Chris Tilkov shares how Xactimate and modern estimating tools leverage technology for better documentation, compliance and scalable workflows.Read More
Weekly Hands-on How-To powered by KnowHow How to Address Ceiling Staining Before Painting A step-by-step guide to identify, treat and seal stains for a lasting finish The KnowHow Team December 8, 2025 No Comments Learn how to properly address ceiling stains before painting, from finding the source to priming and finishing for clean, durable and lasting results.Read More
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by DocuSketch How Technology Improves Accuracy in Restoration Sketching Learn how tech-driven documentation protects your team and prevents costly disputes in the restoration claims process Kayla McGowan December 2, 2025 No Comments Technology isn’t about speed. Holly Baldwin shares how documentation safeguards accuracy and your reputation.Read More