Publications

Phase III Publications

Three publications focused on home ownership, restoration, and contractor accountability in SE Michigan.

What We Publish

Est. 2026
Homeowner Resource
Michigan Home Journal

The homeowner's guide to SE Michigan real estate, renovation, and storm preparedness. Practical coverage on protecting your property's value, navigating the seasons, and making smart decisions before and after a loss event. Written for homeowners, not contractors.

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Est. 2026
Investigative Coverage
The Restoration Record

In-depth coverage of insurance claims, contractor accountability, and restoration case studies. We follow claims from first notice of loss through final settlement — including the ones that don't go smoothly. If the system is failing Michigan homeowners, we cover it.

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Est. 2026
Field & Project Updates
The Punch List

Project updates, inspection checklists, and behind-the-scenes from active Phase III job sites. What we found when we opened the wall. What the adjuster missed. What a proper repair actually looks like. Real jobs, real details — the trades perspective on restoration work.

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Vol. 1 No. 2
June 2026 Issue · Homeowner Resource
Michigan Home Journal — June 2026

After the fire: the first 72 hours that determine your claim, plus whether a fire claim raises your premium, Michigan's summer storm season, and the annual insurance audit most homeowners never run. Written for SE Michigan homeowners.

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Vol. 1 No. 2
June 2026 Issue · Restoration Industry
The Restoration Record — June 2026

The 48-hour documentation standard and why water claims die in the first two days, O&P denial counters, moisture mapping for carrier review, and concurrent-peril documentation. The restoration industry's field journal.

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Vol. 1 No. 2
June 2026 Issue · Field & Project Updates
The Punch List — June 2026

Fire restoration beyond demo and what a complete scope contains, S500 structural drying equipment requirements, wind damage scope behind the hail, and the Michigan mold protocol. Field standards for the working contractor.

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Phase III creates these publications to help SE Michigan homeowners navigate disaster recovery, understand their insurance rights, and make informed decisions about who works on their property. An informed homeowner is a protected homeowner — and that's good for everyone.

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