Apr 2, 2019 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Radon is a radioactive gas that is created as uranium breaks down in rocks and soil. Radon enters into homes through cracks in the foundation or utility openings. Since houses are enclosed and doors and windows are often shut, radon can build up indoors. Exposure to...
Mar 4, 2019 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Why Order a Pre-Listing Home Inspection It is common for a home buyer to schedule a home inspection. Sellers can also benefit from having their home inspected before listing the property for sale. A pre-listing home inspection can be used to more accurately price your...
Feb 4, 2019 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
When it comes to heating your home, it’s easy to forget about the cost involved when you need to increase your energy use. If you’re looking for a few ways to save extra money during winter, here are a few tips to follow to help keep your home warm while...
Jan 3, 2019 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
Many people enjoy decorating for the holidays but few people consider the hazards when undecorating after the New Year. Falls, cuts, shocks, and other injuries are all possible risks when taking down and putting away decorations. Review these tips on how to safely...
Nov 29, 2018 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
Protecting your home against invasions, burglaries, and other crimes is a year-round task, but it becomes more important over the holidays. In many homes, expensive gifts are placed under a tree and conveniently packaged in boxes for criminals to haul off in a matter...
Oct 29, 2018 | Community, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home, Seasonal
As part of your seasonal home maintenance tasks, preparing your fireplace for the first use of the season should be included in a fall maintenance schedule. Regardless of whether you intend to use your fireplace only a few times or daily, you need your fireplace to be...
