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Sure, it can be pretty with the picturesque blanket of snowfall, warm fire crackling, cozy blankets, frozen pipes - [Employee Spotlight: Ryan Huddleston](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/01/employee-spotlight-ryan-huddleston/) - Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Estimator’s Assistant Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: The most fun job I had was at a bakery. The most meaningful was at a camp for disabled children. It was very cool, and very - [COVID-19 An Update Regarding Our Protocols](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/03/covid-19-an-update-regarding-our-protocols/) - We recognize that with the ever-changing COVID-19 situation in our world, this is a crazy time for everyone. It is a time that for many, is filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every person that may be facing difficulties, as well as our nation’s leaders and those on - [2020 Fire Prevention Week October 4-10](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/10/2020-fire-prevention-week-october-4-10/) - It is that time of the year again! Time to think about colder months and preventing all the types of fire possibilities that can come along with them! Every year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets aside one week in October to educate folks about the important actions they can take to keep themselves - [All About Siding](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/09/all-about-siding/) - Hello September! This year is flying by! Last month we talked about hail damage, so I thought I would follow up with some siding tips! Your home protects you from the crazy elements of nature and over time your home’s exterior takes a real beating – especially if you have siding! Here’s how to determine - [Hail Damage](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/08/hail-damage/) - Hey, hey! Welcome to August and more Corona madness! Will it ever stop?? Anyway, if you’re reading this, I hope that all is well in your world! I am covering hail damage this month, how to spot it and what to do. Luckily, our storm season this year has been fairly mild with more wind - [Summer Fire Safety](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/07/summer-fire-safety/) - Summer Fire Safety Happy Summer days and 4th of July!! I hope everyone you know has remained mentally and physically healthy and unscathed in light of these crazy Covid times! This month I am delivering a big dose of facts and common sense when it comes to our summertime favorites! First up, Cookouts! Did you - [Employee Spotlight: Brian Settle](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/06/employee-spotlight-brian-settle/) - Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Project Manager, for 2 years. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I’ve always worked in construction, but I was a car mechanic out of high school in my uncle’s shop. Q: How did you - [Employee Spotlight: Amanda Woods](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/05/employee-spotlight-amanda-woods/) - Employee Spotlight: Amanda Woods Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Marketing Director, for 8 years now! Time flies. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: Well, aside from being raised on a dairy farm where there is always hard work, my first - [Employee Spotlight: Dan Wells](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/04/employee-spotlight-dan-wells/) - Employee Spotlight: Dan Wells Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Product Manager. I’m the buyer/coordinator of construction materials for restoration projects. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: Owner/Operator of live audio production/engineering company, “Wired For Sound ProAudio”. Our primary job - [Employee Spotlight: Jason Ratliff](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/03/employee-spotlight-jason-ratliff/) - Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: Estimator Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I was a projectionist with Regal for many years. Interesting job, fun sometimes. Q: How did you first learn about Testerman Restoration? A: I met Brian Honaker - [Employee Spotlight: Brian Honaker](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/02/employee-spotlight-brian-honaker/) - Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: General Manager. I have been with the company for 6 years. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I had my own remodeling company, which was very interesting until about the year 2000 when the - [Employee Spotlight: Aaron Camp](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/12/employee-spotlight-aaron-camp/) - Starting this month, I will be highlighting our employees with a little Q&A session so you can get to know us better! Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration? A: I am a Project Manager at Testerman. Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? - [Fire Prevention Week- October 6-12](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/10/fire-prevention-week-october-6-12/) - Did you know that every year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets aside one week in October to educate folks about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe? NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. According to the National Archives - [Change Orders and Additional Remodeling During Your Insurance Claim](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/11/change-orders-and-additional-remodeling-during-your-insurance-claim/) - Hello there November! This month I want to give some insight on how to upgrade and remodel during your claims experience. What better time to make upgrades and changes than when your home will be undergoing construction in the first place? Sounds like a great time to me! To better understand the terminology, this is - [Why Choose Testerman Restoration for your Restoration Needs?](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/09/why-choose-testerman-restoration-for-your-restoration-needs/) - In the days following the devastating loss or damage to your property, you will be faced with many important decisions. Since for many of us our property is our single most important asset, the decision you make on how and whom you choose to repair it will have a significant impact! Check us out: - [Company Culture, Why it Matters!](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/08/company-culture-why-it-matters/) - According to an article in the Harvard Business Review: “Culture guides discretionary behavior and it picks up where the employee handbook leaves off. Culture tells us how to respond to an unprecedented service request. It tells us whether to risk telling our bosses about our new ideas, and whether to surface or hide problems. Employees - [Contractor Connection Conference Highlights](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/07/contractor-connection-conference-highlights/) - Last month we had the opportunity to go to Dallas, Texas for a few days to attend the annual Contractor Connection conference. We gear up every year and head to a different city to network and get ideas on how to better serve our clients and customers. This year the theme was “Restore”, and nearly 3,500 - [Getting Through a Fire Loss: A Short Interview with Mr. Hugh Russell](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/06/hugh-russell-interview/) - I recently sat down with Mr. Hugh Russell to get the quick scoop on his experience with an insurance claim involving a fire in his home. Mr. Russell, a Hawkins county native, resides in Oak Ridge, TN. He taught school in Cocke County for a few years, and eventually retired from Oak Ridge schools as - [Third Party, What?](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/05/third-party-what/) - Occasionally your insurance company may utilize what is called a Third-party administrator to help with your property claim. Third-party administrators (TPAs) provide a variety of services to the insurance industry. For most insurance companies, they help expedite claims while providing timely customer service and helping to maximize a customer’s assets, offering extended warranties and loads - [Prepared for Spring Storms?](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/04/prepared-for-spring-storms/) - We’ve made it to April! With warmer weather on the horizon, so is the possibility of severe storms. Spring storms can often bring heavy winds and hail that can severely damage property. Shall we flash back to 2011, when storms and hail caused millions of dollars worth of damage in East Tennessee? This can cause great stress - [Doing What We Love](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/03/doing-what-we-love/) - I was attending a networking event when suddenly I locked eyes with a handsome fella across the room. He had dark, soulful eyes and the softest, shiniest hair that you’d just love to reach out and touch… His name was Hooligan and he was one of the prettiest black labs I’d ever laid eyes on. - [Hunk of “Burnin’” Love](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/02/hunk-of-burnin-love/) - I’m thinking February is a great time to “heat things up”, and talk about preventing fire damage since it’s steamy Valentine’s month and all. Did you know that we see the majority of fire damage insurance claims during the winter months? A fairly large amount of these fires are due to heating equipment. According to - [A Dog's Instincts and One Big Tree](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/11/a-dogs-instincts-and-one-big-tree/) - In Newport, Tennessee on a stormy evening late last spring, Ms. Rosemary sat in her living room, cozied up in her favorite easy chair. Her dog, Venus, (“Venie” for short), was curled up in her lap as they sat relaxing watching TV. Venus is a very loving dog, that’s how she got her name, - [Our Process](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/11/our-process/) - Welcome back! Have you ever experienced an insurance claim in your home? If not, you may find yourself wondering, “What would happen if my water line to my refrigerator ruptures, and I am left with a kitchen full of water?” Or maybe, “What if that huge tree I’ve been meaning to cut down comes straight - [Welcome To Testerman Restoration!](https://www.testermanrestorations.com/10/welcome-to-testerman-restoration/) - Welcome to the Testerman Restoration Blog. Hello there, and thanks so much for visiting our website! My name is Amanda Moore, and I am the Director of Marketing at Testerman Restoration. To kick off this blog, I'd love to share a little information about myself. 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