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Safety Tips From National Fire Prevention Week

National Fire Prevention Week is coming up, and here at Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of North Atlanta we thought this would be a great time to blog about safety measures that can be taken to help prevent home fires. The #1 cause of fires in the home is cooking.… Read more »

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

If you look over national news sites, you’ll probably see multiple cities that have experienced flooding recently. In this country, flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster. In honor of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month (NPM), here are five flood preparedness tips for you and your family. #1. Create… Read more »

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

We have all become captivated with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge over the past month. It is always fun to see someone dump a bucket of ice water on themselves, and the fact that it’s for a good cause makes it even better. ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which… Read more »

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Finally, Labor Day is close at hand. After spending dozens of summer days staring out a window near your cubicle to admire the clear blue skies, you can finally spend a weekday basked in nature’s beauty. What do you have planned? Will you be taking your boat to the lake?… Read more »

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

This time of year sends my mind back to family vacations during my childhood. No matter decided to do, it was always fun. Well, there was that one time when I had to go to summer school – what a drag! It felt like every night, we would play outside… Read more »

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

You need to give yourself a break, even if you can’t take a long summer vacation on a tropical island. A long weekend can really help lower stress and improve your mood. Rather than doing chores, try doing something new. Visit a museum you’ve never seen before, try gardening, or… Read more »

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer is everyone’s favorite season, but it also leads to an increased chance of storms and storm damage here in Norcross. Over 10,000 thunderstorms are categorized as “severe” by the National Weather Service each spring and summer. Even those who are prepared can experience a major loss due to a… Read more »

Summer’s Here!

Summer’s Here!

“The solstice comes in June and why? The sun is highest in the sky.” This old phrase relates an abridged version of an old astronomical observation – the summer solstice. This year, the summer solstice takes place on June 21, when the sun will reach its highest point north of the… Read more »

Gone With the Wind?

Gone With the Wind?

Hurricane season, which begins this June, goes together with wind damage. Strong winds result in billions of dollars in damage annually, even in places out of the hurricane zone. Included below are a few helpful tips for homeowners in Norcross to minimize the damage caused by a storm:    … Read more »

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

It’s summer, which means that temperatures are rising to blistering levels. While most of us in Norcross love this weather, it has its drawbacks. Hot temperatures lead to droughts that lead to fires. It’s quite common to see a number of wildfires around the country during this time of year.… Read more »