When the sky turns grey, rain becomes ice, and temperatures continue to drop, you’ll ask yourself, how prepared, or unprepared, are you? Did you winterize your home? Remove the leaves from…
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Finding a qualified, professional remodeling contractor doesn’t have to be a difficult task. The following guidelines will make the selection process easier. Employ a contractor with an established business in your…
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A home fire is your most dangerous fire threat. Home fires kill and injure 16,000 Americans annually. And the leading cause of these fires is from cooking. So when you cook……
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If you’re wondering how to address mold problems in your home (or how to prevent mold growth) the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has information and guidance you should see. Molds play…
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Adults age 65 and older are twice as likely to die in fires. They can protect themselves by following these fire safety tips: Install smoke alarms inside and outside sleeping areas…
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Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. Appliances that run on gas, oil, kerosene, wood or coal can produce carbon monoxide. Carbon…
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If your home was destroyed or severely damaged by fire or other catastrophe, would you have an accurate record of its contents and their value? A home inventory could help you…
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Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was added to building products years ago to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. Studies have linked high levels of asbestos…
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Single-family homes are responsible for more than 20% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. A green home can help reduce the causes of climate change and more homebuyers are looking to…
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A variety of websites have emerged in recent years that attempt to estimate what your home is worth. If you intend to sell your home it is important that you understand…