Feb 8, 2019 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
If you are worried about the air quality in your home, you have a good reason to be. Some people believe that their home’s air is cleaner than the air outdoors, but this is usually not the case. When your home’s doors and windows are closed, pollutants become...
Jan 8, 2019 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that a household’s home heating is as much as 40 percent of their energy consumption. Most home heating comes from nonrenewable sources such as oil, electricity from coal plants, or natural gas. Use the...
Dec 7, 2018 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
The holiday season includes many gatherings with family and friends. It is also the giving season and your home is likely filled with dozens of wrapped presents. This is why it is important to be aware of increased burglaries at this time of year. When you take a few...
Nov 8, 2018 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
When the air turns chilly, you may begin thinking about starting the first fire of the season in your fireplace. However, a fireplace can be dangerous if it’s not well-maintained and properly prepared first. When you prepare your fireplace by following a few...
Oct 10, 2018 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Household plumbing leaks can go unnoticed for a long time when the homeowner doesn’t hear trickling water or see a surge in their water bill. However, a leak beneath the floors or behind the walls can cause water damage that is expensive to fix. It is best to take...