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As summer heats up, Paul Davis team members are volunteering in their communities to improve lives for people who need an extra helping hand. Here’s where we contributed over the last several months: Aiding a Fallen Officer: Mike Shaw, a technician with Paul Davis of Portland/Vancouver, Washington, was recently honored… Read more »
“Hard” water: what a strange way to describe that most flexible of substances. “That’s the common term for water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium,” explains Mickey McHenry, Paul Davis of South Atlanta. “The mineral content makes it hard to lather soap and that’s probably what most people… Read more »
Phil Andre was a trucker before he joined Paul Davis five years ago. “To change from driving trucks to being a lead technician with Paul Davis, that’s a big switch, two different worlds,” Andre says. “But Paul Davis made it easy to join their team. They provided training, solid support,… Read more »
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was light and fluffy, was alluring because it was so effortlessly multitalented. It resisted heat, electricity and corrosion. It transported easily, didn’t cost very much and was abundant. But its convenience masked a dark side: devastating human health hazards that became apparent only after… Read more »
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is sounding alarms about a very active 2022 hurricane forecast, the seventh consecutive year of higher-than-normal activity. NOAA expects between 14 and 21 named storms, three to six of which will morph into major hurricanes. The intensity is fueled by several climate factors:… Read more »
When oil prices skyrocketed decades ago, builders accepted the energy-efficiency challenge with gusto, tightening building envelopes thoroughly. They wrapped sheathing with high-performance barrier layers, double-glazed windows, installed higher R-value insulation and sealed openings where pipes and systems exited. As expected, energy costs plummeted in these structures. Unfortunately, “sick building syndrome”… Read more »
As summer arrives, Paul Davis team members continue to volunteer in their home communities to improve lives and better surroundings for residents and neighbors. Here’s where we contributed over the last several months: Supporting Youth Sports: Paul Davis of Greater Baltimore is sponsoring a young, talented cornhole player named Justin… Read more »
Every year, fireworks set off during private celebrations cause tens of thousands of fires in the United States. Most occur during the month spanning July 4th. The blaze that damaged one California resident’s home, however, happened on the 2021 holiday itself. While this fire didn’t physically injure anyone, the event… Read more »
Matt Phillips is a Paul Davis Difference Maker. You may remember him from our March newsletter. He and his colleague Lindsey Brown, team members with Paul Davis of Greater Birmingham, Alabama, donated extra help to a blind man with a home heavily damaged by a vehicle accident. “Someone running from… Read more »
During the COVID epidemic, home-based businesses surged. Some were “side hustles” that supplemented income. Others became the primary source of income for their owners. In the excitement, many new proprietors neglected a crucial protective mechanism: the right insurance. The statistics are worrisome: 75 percent of all businesses are underinsured and… Read more »
