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After a natural disaster happens, structural damage is only part of the recovery process. Contents restoration plays a vital role in helping homeowners, businesses, and communities recover faster and more efficiently.

Learn how weather patterns are changing and driving fire and water events that overlap, and how restorers can proactively prepare.  

This case study of 1-800-Packouts of Michigan demonstrates their rapid response after a pipe burst in the dead of winter, overcoming freezing conditions and access challenges during the project. 

In this episode of Ask Annissa, Annissa explains how ultrasonic cleaning works and when it can be an effective restoration method for household and collectible items with heavy buildup. She covers suitable materials, common mistakes, and why proper chemistry, dwell time, and monitoring are critical to avoid damage.

Now operating as RARE Restoration by Catchlight Painting, the acquisition brings specialized restoration services into the Catchlight family while maintaining the standards of quality and care that clients have come to expect.

In this episode of Ask Annissa, a homeowner impacted by the Pacific Palisades Fire asked for guidance on restoring her antique porcelain dolls damaged by the smoke. Annissa shares best practices for cleaning, deodorizing, and documenting.

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Beth Toenies of BELFOR Franchise Group shares how franchising supports growth, branding, staffing, and more. 

Homeowners often struggle to find and choose a qualified fire restoration company after a loss. Annissa Coy breaks down what proper onboarding looks like, what questions professionals should ask, and how to identify a trained, certified restoration team. 

In this episode of Ask Annissa, she shares best practices for packout, transporting, and cleaning wildfire-contaminated contents. She gives restoration professionals clear, defensible protocols to share with their customers. 

After soot damaged a customer’s books in a kitchen fire, an industry professional asked for Annissa’s expert insights on cleaning them safely. See what works and what you should avoid.