--- title: Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services Blog description: Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration Services' blog will give you information on preventing and recovering from various forms of damage in your home. --- Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services, LLC - Established 1993 | NJ HIC #13VH01397100 | PA HIC #031647 **(609)520-8877** [![Cornerstone Blog](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png?width=414&height=62&name=Cornerstone-NJ-Website-Logo.png "Cornerstone Blog")](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/) - [Home](http://cornerstone-restoration.com) - [About](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/about-cornerstone) - [Our Process](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/our-process/) - [Team](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/team/) - [Testimonials](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/testimonial/) - [Affiliations](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/affiliations/) - [Restoration Gallery](http://cornerstone-restoration.com/restoration/) - 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Being Prepared](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/atlantichurricaneseason2017beingprepared) ## [Advantage of Hiring a Restoration Contractor vs a General Contractor](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/advantage-of-hiring-a-restoration-contractor-vs-a-general-contractor) ## [Your Guide to Spring Cleaning](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/your-guide-to-spring-cleaning) ## [The Real Cost of Flood Damage: Protect Your Home Today](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-flood-damage-protect-your-home-today) ## [3 Centuries of Historical Snowstorms for the Garden State](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/3-centuries-of-historical-snowstorms-for-the-garden-state) ## [The 12 Disasters of Christmas](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/the-12-disasters-of-christmas) ## [Worst Storms in the Garden State’s History](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/worst-storms-in-the-garden-states-history) ## [Storm Damage Assessment: How Cornerstone Helps you Rebuild](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/storm-damage-assessment-how-cornerstone-helps-you-rebuild) ## [Insurance Tips for Home Restoration](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/insurance-tips-for-home-restoration) ## [Tips for Hurricane Preparedness and Developing a Hurricane Plan](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/tips-for-hurricane-preparedness-and-developing-a-hurricane-plan) ## [How to Maintain Washing Machine and Icemaker Hoses to Prevent Leakage](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/how-to-maintain-washing-machines-and-icemaker-hoses-to-prevent-leakage) ## [How to Recognize Mold and What to Do About It](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/how-to-recognize-mold-and-what-to-do-about-it) ## [Crucial Homeowner Tips for Home Additions](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/crucial-homeowner-tips-for-home-additions) ## [Types of Water Damage Commonly Covered by Insurance](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/types-of-water-damage-commonly-covered-by-insurance) ## [5 Tips to Prevent Dryer Fires](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-dryer-fires/) ## [5 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/prevent-frozen-pipes/) ## [Emergency Preparedness Can Save Your Life and Your Loved Ones! Are You Prepared?](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/emergency-preparedness/) ## [Fire Safety Tips and Prevention](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/fire-safety/) ## [How to Thaw Frozen Pipes](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/how-to-thaw-frozen-pipes/) ## [Cornerstone Appraisals & Restorations Sponsors Stone Harbor Shiver Polar Plunge 2014](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/polar-plunge/) ## [Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services sponsors the Trenton Double Cross Half Marathon & 10K](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-restoration-sponsors-2/) ## [Cornerstone Expands to Southern New Jersey](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/cornerstone-expands/) ## [George to the Rescue](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/george-rescue/) ## [Cornerstone Appraisal and Restoration is Lead Safe Certified](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/news/lead-safe-certified/) [All posts](https://info.cornerstone-restoration.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - 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