Preparing Your Cape Cod Home for Winter: Preventative Home Care Tips from Oceanside Restoration
Winter on Cape Cod brings its unique charm, from the serene coastal landscapes to the quiet beauty of snow-covered dunes. However, the season also brings freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and strong winds, which can take a toll on your home. At Oceanside Restoration,...
Wondering What Caused Your Pipe To Burst?
Let’s face it, no one wants to deal with the damages, expenses, and messes caused by burst pipes. So, what causes these pipes to burst during the winter? The basic answer is that the water coming into your house from the outside is much colder than it was during the...
Holiday Lights and Home Safety/Fire Prevention
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, with many households decorating their homes with beautiful holiday lights. While these lights add a festive touch to the season, it's essential to prioritize safety and fire prevention to ensure a happy and...
Fire Safety Month: Protecting What Matters Most
October is Fire Safety Month, a crucial time for families and businesses to prioritize fire prevention and safety. Fires can cause devastating damage, not only to property but also to lives. That’s why it’s essential to take proactive steps to ensure your home or...
Fall Home Care Tips to Protect Your Home
As the days grow shorter and cooler, fall brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities for home maintenance. Preparing your home for the fall season not only ensures comfort but also helps prevent damage caused by changing weather conditions. Here are some...
Summer Safety Tips
Summer on Cape Cod is a beautiful time filled with beach days, outdoor activities, and family gatherings. However, it's also a season that comes with its own set of risks, from hurricanes to mold growth in humid conditions. Here are some essential summer safety tips...
How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing and Avoid Heating Issues in Winter
Winter brings its own set of challenges for homeowners, and among the most common—and potentially damaging—are frozen pipes and heating issues. When temperatures plummet, water in pipes can freeze, expand, and even burst the pipe, leading to costly repairs. Meanwhile,...
Preparing Your Cape Cod Property for Hurricane Season
As summer rolls around, it's not just the anticipation of warm, sunny days that looms on the horizon. For Cape Cod residents, it also marks the onset of the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 through November 30, with peak activity typically...
Sizzling Grills, Not Sizzling Properties: Preventing Fire Damage for a Worry-Free Summer
Ah, summer. It's the season of pool parties, backyard BBQs, and a well-deserved break from the winter chill. But with these warm-weather festivities also comes a responsibility to ensure our fun stays, well, fun – and not the kind of excitement that involves frantic...
TURN Your Clocks Back, TEST Your Smoke Alarms & CO2 Detectors Too!
As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight saving time, Oceanside Restoration asks everyone to also test their smoke alarms and CO2 alarms too. Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster and tragically take seven lives every day in...
Top 5 Tips for Home Maintenance
Get your furnace checked out Can’t remember the last time it was serviced? Have an HVAC contractor take a look and make sure it’s still running efficiently. Prepare your lawn for next spring Get greener and thicker grass next year by aerating and fertilizing your lawn...
7 Ways to Make Your Vacation Rental Home Safer For the Summer
Before summertime guests begin checking in and enjoying the warm weather, we recommend taking these steps to help ensure the safety of your guests and your vacation rental. 1. Inspect your deck Your deck is the centerpiece of outdoor summertime activities. If it’s...
How you can prepare for strong winds and storms
Should an emergency weather warning be broadcast by the National Weather Service, then the following actions should be taken in order to limit the amount of damage that could be inflicted on your home and belongings: Place cars in garages or where they will be...
What To Do If A Pipe Breaks In Your Home
When thinking about pipes breaking, most people worry about their pipes freezing in the winter. But what about in the summer? Did you know that in Cape Cod, your plumbing can burst in the middle of hot weather too? When heat and drought return to Cape Cod each summer,...
When A Tree Strikes
First, it’s quiet. Then there’s a creaking. Finally, an almighty crash. It’s a sound that all too many homeowners hear: the sound of a tree smashing into their roof. If you live in a wooded area, there’s only so much you can do to mitigate the risk of it happening to...
How to Prepare for a Snowstorm – A Winter Storm Checklist
A winter storm, like any other major weather event, can keep you trapped for days without power. How do you prepare for a snowstorm? Know what to do before, during, and after a blizzard with these preparedness tips. Know Your Winter Storm Warning Levels Get acquainted...
