5 Tips to prevent dryer fires. As a member of the NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), Cornerstone is above all else concerned about your safety. We’ve seen an increase in dryer fires of late and wanted to make all aware how they can be prevented. 1. Make sure to use and clean lint filter before or after every load of [...]

Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services welcomes David Porter to provide project management for insurance restoration and construction services for homeowners and insurance companies serving New Jersey and Eastern PA. PRINCETON, NJ – Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services, LLC welcomes David Porter as construction and restoration project manager for New Jersey and Eastern PA. Porter has extensive experience in insurance restoration [...]

Heat your basement and weather seal windows Wrap pipes near exterior walls and crawl spaces with pipe insulation Make sure garden hoses are disconnected and outside faucets are covered Identify location of main water valve and water heater valve, know how to shut off in case of emergency Before leaving your house for an extended period of time, shut off [...]

Emergency preparedness can save your life and your loved ones! Are you prepared? Be Informed WHAT EMERGENCY? Find out what kinds of disasters are most likely to occur in your area and how you will be notified. WATCH/LISTEN/CONNECT Watch TV, listen to the radio or check online often for updates or official instructions as they become available. STAY/EVACUATE Plan for [...]

Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services sponsors the Trenton Double Cross Half Marathon & 10K On Saturday, November 9, 2013 runners took to the streets to show support to help rebuild the Jersey Shore as well as support for several other charities. Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration Services took part in the event, sponsoring a water station where volunteers were on hand [...]

Fire Safety tips and prevention. The NFPA reports “only 8% said their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!” That’s alarming! Yes, yes, pun intended. And although 71% of Americans have an escape plan in case of fire, only 47% of them have practiced it. Fire Safety Tips: PLEASE plan and practice a home fire escape [...]