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Common Signs of Mold in the Home
Mold causes health problems, looks unsightly, damages property, and can spread quickly if it is not treated. If your goal is a safe and healthy living environment, look for these signs of mold in the home. 1. Discolored Areas May be Signs of Mold The most obvious sign...
5 Steps to Plan for a New Fence
Fencing can provide a safe yard for your children or pets, create a border around the garden, draw a line between two properties, or serve as a decorative boundary around your house. Are you thinking about adding a fence to your property? If so, it's important that...
5 Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
A pre-listing home inspection helps the homeowner understand the state of his or her property, including any potential problems that may affect its sale. The report gives the homeowner an opportunity to address issues, and the information they receive can also help...
Places to Install Smoke Detectors in the Home
House fires can cause devastating damage, huge expenses, and sometimes personal injury or loss of life. Be prepared to respond quickly if a fire breaks out at home. When you know the proper places to install smoke detectors in your house, you'll be more confident that...
How Long Should My Fridge Last? Expected Lifespans of Major Appliances
When a major appliance breaks, most people are caught off-guard and have to scramble for the funds to buy a new one. You use your appliances regularly, and living without your fridge or stove for a period of time is not an option. In this article, we take a look at...
4 Easy Ways to Save Water at Home
Why Make the Effort to Save Water at Home? Clean water is a resource that many people don’t appreciate until it is not readily available. Water is wasted during everyday household activities yet can be easily conserved with a few simple habit changes. Here are some...
4 Hidden Problems That Thermal Imaging In Home Inspections Can Find
The use of thermal imaging in home inspections can help buyers and sellers get a thorough understanding of a property’s condition. The inspector may find moisture behind a wall from a slow leak or lack of insulation in individual rooms. Heating and cooling sources and...
3 Ways You Can Reduce The Dangers of Radon In Your Home
January is National Radon Action Month, so it is the perfect time to learn about this potential threat in your home. Although you may never have heard of radon gas, that doesn't make it any less of a danger to you. Exposure to high levels of radon causes 21,000 lung...
Five Safety Tips For Holiday Decorating
During the holidays, putting up decorations is a fun tradition for many families. Whether you have the outside of your home decked out with lights or you're putting up the perfect tree, decorating your home for the holidays is more than a hobby for some. Avoid the...
3 Signs That You Need A New Roof
Are You Seeing Signs That You Need A New Roof? It can be difficult to tell whether or not it is time to replace your roof. Unless you have water pouring into your home every time it rains, you may think that your roof is doing just fine. However, what might actually...
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