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Why Fire Smoke Residue May Be as Dangerous as Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke

New research draws alarming parallels between tobacco smoke and toxic residues from structure fires
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
Briana C. Scott
Briana C. Scott
November 3, 2025
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Emerging science reveals that lingering fire smoke residues may pose health risks similar to thirdhand tobacco smoke.


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The Importance of Post-Remediation Verification in Fire Restoration

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
April 1, 2025
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Protect your reputation and your clients’ well-being by making Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) an essential step in fire restoration. Discover how partnering with Independent Environmental Professionals (IEPs) can safeguard against hidden toxins, lingering odors and legal pitfalls, while delivering results backed by science and proof.


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Cyanide Residues in Fire Damaged Buildings

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
March 29, 2024
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For this month’s Restorer’s Digest we learn the depths of cyanide, how it’s generated and the most common materials that release it. 


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Factor Your Insurance Burden into Your Restoration Estimates

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
May 17, 2023
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The proper way to calculate insurance burden and effectively recover costs and increase your profit margin.


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Why Supervision is a Must in Every Estimate

Why Supervision is a Must in Every Estimate

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Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
March 22, 2023
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Sean M. Scott highlights the importance of supervision and project management for restoration professionals.


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Keys to Making Your Repair Estimates More Profitable

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
February 16, 2023
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Training your staff on the proper estimation process pays for itself with found profits.



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Your Project Manager May Be Killing Your Restoration Business

Your Project Manager May Be Killing Your Restoration Business

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
January 19, 2023
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If your repair work is barely profitable, the problem may be your project manager.


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Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 4

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
December 22, 2022
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The final phase involves compiling a list of items and tasks.


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Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 3

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
November 23, 2022
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Know the odors you are dealing with and the best ways to treat them.


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Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 2

Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
October 27, 2022
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Seven factors to determine for the preliminary estimate.


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