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Improving Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Here are some tips for improving indoor air quality in your home. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise...
Clothes Dryer Vent Safety Tips
Proper maintenance of your clothes dryer vent can improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of your appliance. Here are some important clothes dryer vent safety tips. House fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed. According to...
Moisture Intrusion Prevention in Basements
The biggest concern for homeowners related to their basement and/or crawlspace area is unwanted moisture intrusion. This can be the result of several factors, which is why homeowners should occasionally check these areas. The basement is typically the area of a home...
Radon Testing Information
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which comes from uranium-containing rocks in the ground. As uranium decays, radon is produced in proportion to the amount of uranium containing rocks in the area. This odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas can...
Insulation and Ventilation of the Attic
Heating and cooling costs can be slashed by up to 30% per year by properly sealing and insulating the home. Proper insulation of the attic should be a top priority for preventing heat loss because as heat rises, a critical amount of heat loss from the living areas of...
Roof Covering Maintenance
Although homeowners aren’t necessarily expected to climb on their roofs every season as part of regular home maintenance, there are some conditions that should be monitored to prevent roof damage and to help you get the longest life out of your roof-covering...
Roof-Drainage Maintenance
Roof drainage is an important aspect of preventing moisture intrusion in the home, but roof drainage systems require ongoing maintenance in order to function as designed. While cleaning out the gutters may not be everyone’s favorite home-maintenance task, gutters...
Moisture Intrusion and Consequences
Many of the defects home inspectors finds during a home inspection involve potential avenues for moisture intrusion into a home. But why is it so important? Unchecked moisture intrusion can lead to structural defects in a home over time, as well as health problems...
Electrical Panel Safety in the Home
All homeowners should know where their electrical panel is located. When you open the door to it, you should find breakers that are labeled which correspond to the different rooms or areas of the home. Breakers will sometimes trip due to a power surge or outage, and...
Fire Safety for the Home
The National Fire Protection Association's fire prevention program promotes the following eight tips that people of all ages and abilities can use to improve safety in the home, especially during the threat of a house fire. Follow these tips to improve fire safety....
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