Winter Weather Checklist

With winter in full swing, it’s important to know how to protect your home from the cold temperatures and winter storms ahead. As always, it’s much better to be prepared than to discover costly damage to your home when spring rolls around. Here’s a checklist to get you started! Check your chimney and fireplace. If [...]

2018-03-12T18:00:06+00:00January 28th, 2016|Prevention, Safety Hazards, Upkeep|0 Comments

How To Avoid Holiday Hazards

While the holidays are a beautiful and festive time, they’re also a time of the year when many home accidents happen. In fact, the holiday season alone accounts for nearly 1/3 of all home fires, and they’re often the most severe. However, worry shouldn’t ruin the season for you. By following these safety tips, you [...]

2018-03-12T18:02:02+00:00December 2nd, 2015|Prevention, Safety Hazards|0 Comments

Should I test for radon during my home inspection?

Radon – most of us have heard of it but don’t necessarily know what it is. However, much like carbon monoxide and other potential home dangers, it’s important to have radon tests conducted, especially during a home inspection.   What exactly is radon? So first things first, what exactly is radon? Radon is a radioactive [...]

2018-03-12T18:11:01+00:00November 24th, 2015|Home Inspections, Prevention, Safety Hazards|0 Comments

Preparing Your Home for Vacation

Going on vacation this summer?  There are a lot of things you have to think about -- what you should pack, what you should do, which hotel you should stay at.  But don't forget about protecting your home while you're gone!  Here are some of our best tips for taking care of your biggest investment: [...]

2018-01-03T03:56:09+00:00June 13th, 2015|Safety Hazards|0 Comments