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Real Time, Real Work and Real Results: How Live Video Is Changing Restoration

Live video is Revolutionizing the Restoration Industry’s Response and Documentation

August 26, 2025

From remote assessments to AI-powered reporting, live video is transforming how restoration professionals’ response, document and communicate, faster and smarter than ever before.

Hoarding Cleanup is a Massive Undertaking, but a Franchise System Can Lighten the Load

Franchise systems help hoarding cleanup teams deliver safer, more compassionate service at scale

Claire Benge

August 25, 2025

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Hoarding cleanup is complex and emotional; franchise systems offer the tools to do it better and grow faster.

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Ask The Expert: Leighton Healey on AI, Cash Flow and Restoration Resilience

Leighton Healey shares how KnowHow’s AI helps restoration professionals boost cash flow and their team efficiency

Kayla McGowan

August 22, 2025

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KnowHow’s CEO, Leighton Healey, joins Ask The Expert and shares how AI can help solve some of the restoration industry's biggest challenges.

How Dehumidifiers Work: Cooling Air to Create Heat

Why dehumidifiers generate heat and what that means for restoration professionals

Elan Pasmanick

August 22, 2025

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Learn about the science behind why dehumidifiers produce heat and how it impacts your drying strategies.

Trade Talks: Unlocking The Experience

From Dry-Cleaning to Disaster Preparedness and Beyond

Kayla McGowan

August 21, 2025

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Klark Brown joins TradeTalks to share his journey, restoration wisdom and why connection drives success.

Structural engineer and architect discuss blueprints at the construction site

Providing Clarity: A Deeper Dive into Contractor Safety and PPE

Understanding contractor safety responsibilities and PPE requirements in today’s restoration jobsites

Barry Rice

August 21, 2025

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Take a dive into the layers of contractor safety, PPE standards and OSHA responsibilities every restorer should know.

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Educating Consumers and Bridging Insurance Gaps

Todd Sangid shares DocuSketch’s survey results on insurance gaps and how technology can help rebuild consumer trust

Kayla McGowan

August 20, 2025

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Todd Sangid joins Ask The Expert to reveal surprising insurance survey results and the opportunity to educate our consumers.

How New Immigration and Deportation Policies Shape the Restoration Industry

Exploring the Impact of Shifting Immigration Laws on Labor, Business Practices and Community Resilience

Cara Driscoll

August 20, 2025

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Learn how changing immigration laws are impacting restoration labor, project timelines and community recovery.

Protecting Workers During Wildfire Cleanup and Determining the Salvageability of Contents

Toxic Contaminants from WUI Fires Demand Professional Cleanup and Strict PPE to Protect Restoration Professionals and Residents

Patrick Moffett

August 19, 2025

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After the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles County, toxic smoke and contaminated contents highlight the urgent need for professional cleanup and strict PPE standards.

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The Art and Strategy of Contents Restoration with Jeff Milligan

Jeff Milligan Shares Expert Tips on Contents Restoration and Emotional Care

Kayla McGowan

August 18, 2025

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In this episode of Ask the Expert, Jeff Milligan of Prism Specialties explores the strategy, sensitivity and best practices behind successful contents restoration from beginning to end.