With 18 confirmed deaths and dozens still missing in Hurricane Michael’s aftermath, it leaves many to questions just what precautions to take for severe weather. It is also raising awareness of what to do before and after a natural disaster, severe storm, or fire occurs. While our staff at ABH Services, Inc.’s goal is to [...]
Shoring is used in construction and temporary emergency services to provide support for unsafe building structures, vessels, or trenches that are in a weakened state or in danger of collapse. The support beams may run parallel, angled, or vertical to the infrastructure when a repair needs to be made for cracked walls, debris removal, uneven [...]
Building demolitions occur both commercially and residentially because structures have a limited design life that spans somewhere close to or at a century old. After the lifespan ages out, the building is considered unsafe for occupancy. In many cases, owners tend to use demolition to remove unsafe structures so that new, modernized buildings can be [...]
For two and a half decades, Asian countries took in two-thirds of the world’s plastic for recycling. China alone imported nearly half of this number which has allowed first-world countries to reduce plastic waste significantly. It was a shock to the world when, at the beginning of 2018, they announced a plastics ban because of [...]
While most people think of dumpster rental as a spring or summer necessity, sometimes circumstances require you to rent a dumpster during the winter. Whether you’re moving, dealing with the aftermath of a fire, or clearing out clutter from a section of your home, dumpster rental during the winter requires special considerations to go smoothly. [...]
You may be wondering, what exactly is a “trash-out”? Like the name suggests, this process involves collecting trash—both obvious and not so obvious—together and getting it out of your home, but it’s also a way of deeply decluttering your living space. By performing this process to clean out your home before the holidays, not only [...]
It can be hard to part with items in your home, even if you know they’re just taking up space because you’ll never use them. Whether the money you paid out when purchasing the item stops you from getting rid of it, or the guilt due to sentimental reasons, decluttering can be more difficult than [...]
Demolition services don’t just involve using dynamite to knock down commercial buildings. Demolition refers to the process of taking down any man-made structure, in whole or in part. If you’re considering demolition services for your residential or commercial property, we’ve compiled a list of five important facts you should know before proceeding. Demolition is the [...]
In the era of consumerism, the accumulation of property and personal items occur quickly. The longer you live in a home, the more likely it is that you have more possessions that you can use. Eventually, your garage, basement, attic, or exterior shed will need to be decluttered and cleaned. Here are nine tips to [...]
Demolish day can be a bittersweet time in a person’s life. On the one hand, you are saying goodbye to something. On the other, you are preparing for an exciting change. When it comes time to demolish your property, here are a few tips that will help you prepare for the big day. Check [...]