Paul Davis Lexington Blog

St. Patrick's Day contest... take your best guess!

Sean Howard — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:36:00 GMT

In our experience, you find a lot of funny and mysterious things in this business. While out on the job, one of the crews from Paul Davis Lexington found this jar of what appears to be Leprechaun’s gold!

We’re told there wasn’t a rainbow involved, but we guess they have to store that stuff somewhere when there aren’t any colorful atmospheric anomalies handy!

This discovery lead us to the creation a website contest… now you can win a prize!

Here’s what you have to do: Guess the number of gold coins and get yourself a $50 Gift Card to Malone’s Steakhouse in Lexington. Whoever gets the closest without going over wins! Guess soon, because we can’t imagine anyone leaves a jar of gold missing for long!

Contest rules:

Guess the number of gold coins in the jar
The closest guesser without going over wins at $50 gift card to Malone’s Steakhouse
Contest ends on March 11

Start guessing and good luck!

Carpet Cleaning From Paul Davis Lexington

Sean Howard — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:36:00 GMT

How many of you hosted a Super Bowl party on Sunday? Whether you attended a party or hosted one at your house, I think we can all agree that one of the biggest downsides to having a gathering is cleaning up after it.

Foot traffic alone brings in dirt from outside, so even if you get lucky and avoid a spill, you probably won’t be lucky enough to avoid a mess altogether!

This is where Paul Davis Lexington comes in. Our Home Care division offers expert cleaning services for carpets, rugs, drapery, and furniture. We have a unique, restorative cleaning service that will get your carpet back to its old self—no matter how crazy your Super Bowl party was!

Contact us online or call Paul Davis Lexington at (859) 885-7653 for more information about having your carpets or furniture professionally cleaned.

January is National Radon Action Month

Sean Howard — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:19:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named January National Radon Action Month, and encourages people to check the level of radon in their homes each year around this time. According to the World Health Organization, radon gas is responsible for approximately 20,000 deaths in the U.S. and 100,000 deaths worldwide each year.

Although we're nearing the end of January, it's not too late to talk about the effects of radon and what you can do to protect your family and home from this odorless, tasteless, dangerous gas—especially since the EPA estimates that more than 8 million U.S. homes have dangerous levels of radon.

All homes should be tested for radon regardless of the home's age or where it's located. For that reason, homeowners are encouraged to buy radon kits which can be found at hardware stores or purchased online.

It's never too late to make sure your home is protected and that radon levels in your house are in a safe range. Watch the video below to learn more about radon and how you can protect your family.

Sign up for our Ethics CE Class

Bryce Raley — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:46:00 GMT

The first CE Class of the new year is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22 at the Equestrian Woods Country Club (107 Clubhouse Dr. Nicholasville, KY 40356).

The topic for this class is Ethics, and we’re welcoming sign-ups through our website.

If you need continuing education hours, this free class by Paul Davis Lexington is the perfect opportunity for you to reach your requirement. You can sign up online, or if you have any questions about the class, you can contact Sean Howard at showard@pdslex.com.

Stay tuned as we announce additional CE classes in the near future.

Paul Davis Lexington Opens New Satellite Office in Frankfort, KY

Bryce Raley — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:28:00 GMT

Paul Davis Lexington has just opened the doors to a new satellite office in Frankfort, Kentucky. This office will be servicing Shelby, Scott, Franklin, and Anderson Counties.

Our Frankfort office is located at 1471 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601. Chris Baker, who has been with Paul Davis since 2008, will be operating out of that location.

If you live in Shelby, Scott, Franklin, or Anderson County, call our office at 502.783.1115. Shelbyville residents can call 502.513.1104. We'll be available between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday and ready to help with your restoration needs.

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Winter weather reminder: unhook your water hose

Bryce Raley — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT

We all know how unpredictable the weather can be in Lexington. It’s already the end of December and we still haven’t had consistent freezing temperatures. But maybe that’s a good thing. It gives us a little extra time to prepare for the harsh winter weather that lies ahead in January and February.

One simple thing you can do to prepare for the freezing weather, is to unhook your water hose. It’s quick, easy, and can save you a headache when spring rolls around. Here’s why.

When a water hose was left hooked up to an outside spigot during a cold winter when consistent freezing temperatures began, the pipe can easily burst when you turn the water on.

The water hose only has to be hooked up for a very short period of time before the water freezes and a pipe bursts. Why? The water in the hose has a tendency to siphon back into the spigot itself and hold there. The freezing can occur in the middle of the night when the temperatures drop the most, causing the pipe to burst. The temperature the day before and after may be warm, but the damage has been done. This can happen early in the winter season, as most people don’t use the outside spigots until the weather begins to warm up.

We suggest you never leave a hose hooked up to a spigot in the spring, fall, or winter.

Take action now to avoid a mess in the springtime. Have a safe winter and stay warm!

Keep a look out for our newly lettered truck, you can't miss it!

Bryce Raley — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT

Paul Davis Lexington has a newly lettered truck with a complete vehicle wrap. We think it looks great. Take a look and tell us what you think!

Happy Holiday Season from Paul Davis Lexington

Bryce Raley — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:18:00 GMT

Can you believe this year is almost over? Every December we pause to reflect on the passing year—areas where we succeeded and areas where we can improve.

We also like to take this opportunity to let our employees and our customers know how much we appreciate them. The people we work with really are the life of the business, and we have the best. We are grateful for the loyalty of both our employees and our customers, and we look forward to continuing to build those relationships as we enter the New Year.

Hopefully the excitement of the holiday season will linger awhile as we enjoy time with family and friends over the next couple of weeks. 2012 holds the promise of a happy and successful business year ahead.

Paul Davis Lexington wishes you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Holiday Home Fire Safety Tips

Bryce Raley — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:27:00 GMT

Tis the season for holiday fun. Family gatherings, entertaining, and festive decorations are among the highlights of the holiday season.

However, sometimes the holiday season brings unexpected risks into your home. According to the United States Fire Administration, during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s season, there is an elevated risk for home fires due to extensive cooking, decorations, home heating, and open flames.

Paul Davis Restoration Lexington has a few tips we’d like to share with you to make the holidays safe for you and your family:

Holiday Decorations: Decorate with non-combustible or flame-resistant materials. Never use lighted candles on a tree, evergreens, or other flammable materials. Don’t place candles near children, pets, or gift wrapping.

Lights: Make sure there are no frayed wires, broken sockets, or loose connections. Check labels to be sure about the proper use of indoor and outdoor lights. Don’t overload electrical outlets.

Trees: Cut a few inches off the trunk of a live tree and fill the stand with water to keep it from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. An artificial tree should be labeled “Fire Resistant.” Place trees away from fireplaces, radiators, or portable heaters.

Fire Escape Plan: Make sure everyone understands the escape routes and where to meet once outside.

Smoke Alarms: Make sure your smoke alarms are in proper working order and change the batteries at least twice a year.

Fire Extinguishers: Make sure there is a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen, laundry room, and garage. Learn how to use the fire extinguisher.

Fireplace/Chimney: Have your fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Never burn greens, boughs, papers, or other decorations in the fireplace. Check to see that the flue is open before starting a fire.

Keep a list with important emergency phone numbers: Include police and fire departments, doctors, and the national poison help line.

In case of emergency property damage, give us a call and we’ll step in to immediately handle the restoration for you.

Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Turkey Frying Tips from Paul Davis Restoration Lexington

Bryce Raley — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Every year around this time, we like to tell our community two things.

Number one: Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Enjoy your time off eating, relaxing, visiting with friends and family, watching basketball or football, and shopping.

This time of year is a great time to count our blessings and make a list of things we’re grateful for.

At Paul Davis Restoration, we’re grateful for our community of agents, adjustors, fire departments, suppliers, vendors, contractors, and employees who make what we do possible.

The second thing we always like to share is turkey frying safety resources.

Many of you might not realize that Thanksgiving has one of the highest rates of fire as noted here by the NFPA.

We don’t want to put a damper on your turkey preparations, but just want you to be safe. Check out these Turkey frying tips from Lifehacker and a video from William Shatner on the topic.

Paul Davis Lexington Launches on Hubspot

Bryce Raley — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:34:00 GMT

In recent months, we’ve taken the necessary steps to improve our web presence and make it easier for people to find us online. Along with that, when visitors get to our site, we want them to be able to find what they’re looking for fast and easy. Whether that be general information about our company, specific information about a product or service, or how Paul Davis can help solve whatever problem they have.

We also want to make it easy for people to connect with us through a variety of different channels like social media, online contact forms, our blog, through email, and more.

In order to accomplish these things, we’ve launched a new website. This site is interactive and will hopefully provide a better online experience for you. Although the site looks similar to what we had before, it’s on a completely different platform that’s easy to update and interact on.
Here are some things you can expect:

-Regular blog posts covering new happenings at Paul Davis and industry-related news.
-Videos, interviews, and other media that will help you get to know us on a more personal level.
-Other ways to connect online, like links to our social media accounts.
-The ability to sign up for our monthly newsletter or subscribe via RSS feeds.
-Easy-to-navigate pages and links to vendors.
-More online content for education and enjoyment purposes.

Thanks for checking out our new site. If you have any questions or if there’s a certain topic you would like to see covered on our blog, you can submit comments through our online form. Let us know what you think!