The Kelmann Insider
Signs You May Have Mold In Your House
Mold in your Home? Look for These Signs A mold problem in your home or place of business can be an alarming discovery. Due to Milwaukee’s proximity to the lake, we experience mold growth more often than other cities. There…
How to Not Cause a House Fire With Your Grill
Summer fun and fire safety go together like hot dogs and Brewers Secret Stadium Sauce. Seriously! And especially this year. Because we all know that summer 2021 is going to be different. We can feel it. Everyone is itching to…
How 2020 changed life for homeowners and insurance agents alike
As we bid a fond farewell to 2020, we take that traditional time to reflect on the year behind, and to plan for the year ahead. Well, if 2020 taught us anything at all, it’s that plans are made to…
How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing this Winter
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, this year’s Wisconsin winter might be mild. The Almanac predicts a wet though not so snowy season. This is good news for those who hate shoveling snow. However, don’t let the lack of snow make…
How to Find a Water Leak and What Kelmann Can Do to Help
Many homeowners are unaware of just how destructive water damage can be. Not only does pooling water damage your home’s structural integrity, but it can also produce harmful mold and airborne toxins if left unattended. Unfortunately, there are many sources…
The Process of Fire Restoration
No one should have to go through the tragedy of losing a home; however, the reality of the situation is that nearly 380,000 residential fires occurred last year alone. As of right now, the Woolsey fires in California have destroyed…
Sump Pumps: Everything you Need to Know
Knowing and why and how to use sump pump can be the difference between a small mess and a huge one. Learn the ins and outs of sump pumps here.
A Fresh (and Safe!) Start to Fall in Wisconsin / Make a Plan During National Preparedness Month
Happy September, Wisconsin! And happy National Preparedness Month! That's right: a whole month dedicated to family and community disaster planning. It's a project of the Department of Homeland Security. It falls (pun intended) at a time when we're in a "fresh…
Behind the Scenes: Matterport Technology
Do you ever wonder about what goes into a property restoration project? How do we at Kelmann Restoration "do what we do?" It takes the talents of many dedicated people, the drive to do the best work possible, and the…
Surviving Summer Storms and Power Outages
High humidity and temperatures bring more than just discomfort this time of year. They bring water damage (and you know who to call for that, right?), broken tree limbs from storms and the inconvenience of the dreaded Power Outage. We've…
