All Entries in the "Safety" Category
How to Winterize a Hot Tub
If you don’t use your hot tub in the winter, then make sure you winterize it properly, because if not done correctly, these problems can be expensive ones.
Don’t Let Termites Eat Away the Sale Of Your Home
Is termite infestation contagious? What if my neighbor’s house is infested? Read the Q&A on termite infestation…
How to Remove Ice from Driveways
Removing ice from driveways can be done in a number of ways, but there is a cost involved, either in effort, money, time or a cost to the environment.
Is Your Home Wired Properly?
As things age, they often need replacing but are neglected such as the home’s electrical wiring and that can set the homeowner up for potential danger.
Cracked Foundation Wall
Cracks in foundation walls can be of no significance or can be a major structural defect, which can be expensive to correct.
Fire Prevention
Every year, U.S. fire departments respond to approximately 399,000 fires. Fires kill nearly 4,000 people annually, including about 100 firefighters lost in the line of duty.
How to Repair Roof Trusses
Prefabricated wood roof trusses have been used in the US for more than 30 years, but after the house is built, roof trusses are often modified incorrectly. Although damage often does not occur, the potential for major problems remains.
Changing Electrical Switches
Changing a wall switch can be pretty simple, but having some basic knowledge of the different types of switches and how to replace them can be most helpful and safe.
