Winter Problems For Utah As I write this up, I look out the window and see the snow coming down. Winter is coming. Winter brings problems. Are you ready to deal with them? If not, you may find yourself needing our help fixing them. If you want to avoid needing to...
Overnight Storm Damage? Alpine Cleaning and Restoration Is Here to Help The past couple of nights brought some of the most intense wind storms we’ve seen in a long time. If you’re among the thousands of homeowners left without power, then you already understand the...
There’s been an increase in fires recently. Not just from fireworks, although there is that, too, but also kitchen and grease fires. We’ve taken time to talk about safety tips for dealing with fires, but there’s another thing to ask yourself. Do you have fire...
Celebrate With Fireworks! All through the month of July, we’ll be setting off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day and Pioneer day. While it is legal to set off fireworks during July, keep in mind that many fires are accidentally started at home. As we’re entering...
Uptick in Kitchen and Grease Fires Last winter, we posted an article on common types of fires we see in the winter. Well, since the outbreak of Covid-19, kitchen and grease fires have become the most common type of fire we...
Reopening Businesses Starts Soon The process of reopening businesses is starting soon. In some places – those least hit by the pandemic – cities have already started reopening businesses in hopes of speeding up economic recovery. A slow down in new cases doesn’t mean...
Winter Is Over, Right? I look out the window and what do I see? Not popcorn popping on the apricot tree, but snow. SNOW! Winter is over, isn’t it? Well, apparently the weather didn’t get the memo. On the subject of winter, though, have you got rid of the winter funk...
Flooding and water damage can strike anytime. Spring is one of my favorite times of year. It’s not as hot as summer, not as cold as winter, and the increasing sunlight just makes me feel good. Spring isn’t all sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, however; the melting...
We all know how bad mold is. Not only does it look terrible, but it causes allergic reactions and can even have long-term detrimental effects on your health. As Cache Valley’s top restoration company, mold removal is one of our primary services. We’ve talked at length...
Fire damage from bathroom fan incidents is something Utah homeowners should be aware of. Fire damage can happen unexpectedly in Utah homes. For all our talk about fire safety in the past, mistakes happen. Fires can have strange causes, so sometimes we get weird jobs. ...
Winter Problems You Can Expect This Year Winter problems Cache Valley residents face are serious. Winter has come to Cache Valley. The snow has fallen, the temperature with it, and Adrian still won’t return your snowblower. Every season has its problems to watch for....
See Our Video Tour Fixing Fire Damage Here at Alpine Cleaning and Restoration, we pride ourselves on how well we can clean up damage from smoke and fire. Our facility is fully equipped to clean up nearly every type of item in your house. We have a video tour of the...
Tis the Season of Fire Preventable house fires occur more often during winter than summer. Thanks to California routinely catching fire in the summer months, a lot of people think of Summer as fire season. The reality is that most fires – especially house fires –...
3-Alarm Fire! Fire damage insurance Utah homeowners face can be severe. Earlier this year, there was a fire at an apartment complex in Layton Utah. It displaced 23 families and caused an estimated $2 million in damage. Fire fighters still aren’t entirely certain what...
Hay Fire in Cornish A little more than a week ago, there was a hay fire in Cornish, Utah. Although there were no injuries and the cows nearby were saved from danger, 350 tons of hay were destroyed. How could this happen? The answer is spontaneous combustion....
Fireworks to Celebrate July is known for fireworks. As we celebrate Independence Day – and Pioneer Day for Utah – we light up explosives. We dazzle ourselves with the bright colors and deafen ourselves with loud noises. The noise drives our neighbors and their pets...
Storage Facility Burns Two weeks ago (6/15/2019), a fire broke out in the Armor Storage facility in Hyrum city at about 8:15 PM. According to reports, the fire had burned for five whole minutes at least before the fire department was called. People first tried to...
Mold, The Smelly Killer Mold health risks are a serious concern for Utah homeowners. There’s a musty smell in your basement bathroom. It’s not strong enough to make you nauseous, but it’s unpleasant. You can’t ignore it. It’s mold, and it’s a hazard to your health...
April Showers Bring Flood Warnings A couple days ago, it snowed. Twice in one day. As I sit in my office right now, the rain is pouring down. For Utah, this is a lot of precipitation. Experts in Salt Lake City are saying we could get even more snow this spring. This...
With winter finally easing up and spring just around the corner, warmer days are on the way. It’s a relief to shed those heavy layers and step outside without feeling bundled like a snowman. But along with the sunshine comes a seasonal concern we can’t ignore:...
Wax Ring - Unheard of Problems Everyone has their share of problems—whether it’s bills piling up, health concerns, or even Frank next door still holding onto your yard tools. Life always throws something at us. The good news is, most issues are easier to fix when you...
Happy Holidays Happy HolidaysHoliday House Fire Prevention: Understanding House Fires1. Cooking Fires2. Heating3. Electrical Fires4. Open Flames5. Misuse of AppliancesDon’t Forget About Fire AlarmsWe’re Here To Help Holiday house fire prevention is critical for Utah...
What is an Ice Dam? An ice dam is a major problem for many homes during the winter. Snow builds up on your roof and when the roof warms, the snow melts. As the water flows down away from the heated areas, it freezes again. As the ice builds up, it can begin to...
The Frozen Hose and Faucet Checklist It’s not winter yet, but winter is coming. There’s no clearer sign of it than how quickly the nights are cooling down. Here in Utah and Idaho, frost and freezing can start to happen before winter actually begins, so now is the...
The Twin Wild Fires in Utah County Thick smoke is the first challenge for Utah County residents as firemen continue to battle two dangerous wildfires. As of yesterday morning, the Pole Creek Fire had already consumed nearly 7,500 acres of land, while the Bald Mountain...
What is That Smell? It happened a few weeks ago. You were cooking some chicken when, out of nowhere, the doorbell rang. It was Betty from down the street. It wasn’t anything urgent—she just wanted to talk. She’s elderly, her kids moved out years ago, and they rarely...
Plumbing - Fall Is the Best Fall plumbing preparation is essential for Utah homeowners. Summer draws to a close, taking its long days of exhausting heat with it. The cooler weather makes spending time outside more fun here in Utah and Idaho. The changing leaves will...
Fire Safety - The Heat Is On! Summer fire safety is important for Utah homeowners to understand. We’re coming up on the final month of summer, but the heat isn’t letting up just yet. Many people think that summer is the worst season for fire danger, but according to...
Fix Up Your Kitchen Remodeling your kitchen is a big investment of time and money, but there are lots of reasons to do it. It can add value to your house, make the space more convenient, or enlarge it to accommodate a growing family. Completing a remodel can be...
“Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.” My mother used to say this to me every night before bed when I was a child. For a while, I actually ended up thinking that bed bugs were just an old wives’ tale; something mothers say just because their...