Windows And Stairs – A Danger To Your Kids
The safety of a young child is number 1 on parents minds. However, some areas in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard your...
Elderly Safety
Slips and falls are one of the most common reasons why elderly ones are injured, either in a home or in a business. How can you make sure your business or home is accessible and safe for the elderly? First of all, keep all power chords and lines free from the flow of...
Engineered Flooring – Is It Really For You?
Engineered wood flooring is now becoming one of the most common floorings in consumers homes these days. Why is this so, and is it for you? Well to start, any type of engineered wood flooring is any kind of wood flooring that is not solid wood. For instance, plywood...
The Power Strip – Friend Or Foe?
The power strip - one of the best tools a homeowner can have, but also one of the many tools that could cause serious damage to your appliances, or even your house. What are some things you need to know in order to protect your electronics and appliances, and...
Do You Need A Safe Room For Your House?
Do you really need a safe room for your house? They can be extremely useful in the times that we live in, with crime steadily growing, a safe room can be a great asset to your house. But what exactly are they used for? In the case of a break in, while you are home,...
Defensible Zone – What Is It?
What really is defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to think of this would be to...
Maintaining Your Centralized Air System
To prevent problems with your air conditioning system, routine maintenance must be conducted in order to ensure the smooth running of your system. But what are these maintenance steps you need to take in order to ensure that your A.C runs smoothly? First...
The Safe Use Of A Ladder
49,000 injuries from ladder falls are reported every year, so knowing how to use a ladder the right way while doing construction projects or any DIY projects is of the utmost importance. Some safety tips and ladder tips are as follows: Knowing the...
Saving On Heating and Cooling Expenses – 101
Have you recently had a heating bill that seems higher than the last one, but you try and save on your heat by leaving it at 65 degrees all the time? Well here's just a few simple things that you can do to be energy efficient with your heating and cooling...
Preventing Water Damage to Your Garage Floor
With the weather continually changing, snowing a few inches, then heating up, what could happen to that water? Without the right equipment to combat this problem, your garage can...