How to Choose and Use the Right Smoke Detector for Your Home
It is extremely important to have a working smoke alarm in your home so you can keep yourself and your family safe from a fire. Fire alarms give us an opportunity to escape a...
Category: Tips and Checklists
Is it Safe to Live in the Basement of a Home?
Technically, it is both legal and illegal to live in a basement in the United States, but some states have laws prohibiting basements from being used as habitable space. However, there are certain states...
How to Remove Mold from Luggage and Purses
Discovering mold growing on a favorite purse, whether it is Chanel, Gucci, Burberry, or Christian Dior, is upsetting. Similarly, finding the fungus on your luggage can be equally as frustrating. Removing mold from...
How to Address Ceiling Water Damage from the Bathroom
Ceilings beneath bathrooms can suffer water damage in various ways, most commonly due to leaks from plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, or bathtubs. These leaks often result from improperly installed or aging seals,...
Hurricane Preparedness Tips and Checklist
While the spring season brings warmer weather and new life, it also brings an increased risk of hurricanes to the east and west coasts. The hurricane season for both coasts begins in late May...
Garage Safety Tips to Prevent Hazards
The garage is designed to be a functional space and is therefore a heavily used area of the home. However, serious dangers lurk in the typical garage, especially fire hazards and biohazards. A battery...
Workplace Fire Prevention
Most people have at least a basic fire safety plan in place at home, but it’s also important to practice fire safety at work. Adults sometimes spend more time at work than at home,...
Tips to Remove Mold from Watercolor Paintings
Watercolor paintings, no matter how exquisite and delicate, are at risk for mold growth. The nature of watercolor artwork, often created on porous paper, makes it highly susceptible to mold when exposed to...
How to Remove Odors from the Trash Can
Food waste that goes into the trash can will start to emit foul odors within days. The decomposition process is responsible for unpleasant smells. A homeowner can take steps to get rid of the...
What is a Flat Roof Preventative Maintenance Program?
Commercial roofing systems such as flat roofs are built to be durable and provide protection for decades. However, a commercial roof will not last for its expected lifespan if it does not receive regular...