With the smell of meat grilling, the sound of ice clinking, and sight of games in the water, families enjoy the last days of summer. Enjoy your time together, but be safe. Swimming near a boat dock or a pier can be dangerous. Electrically charged docks kill people every year due to lack of maintenance. […]
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Safety Glazing (Glass) is a complicated subject full of specific rules and many exceptions. This area of the IRC is difficult and inspectors debate minutiae. This article addresses the most common issues we see. Hazardous locations require special glass that shatters instead of breaking into shards that are dangerous and can hurt people. Safety issues
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With 128,800 preventable deaths and 36 million injuries in 2022*, homes can be dangerous. Maintenance and updates can keep your loved ones safe. Assessing the condition of your house and property every year and making repairs can prevent emergency situations. Electrical Updating with GFCI receptacles everywhere in the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry rooms, exterior, and garage
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When inspecting, there are safety issues to keep in mind for every home. As people who really care about people, our mission is to put our best foot forward to make other lives better. We give a thorough inspection that helps clients make the best financial decision and keep them safe.
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With the smell of fresh grilled meat, clinking of ice-cold drinks, and sound of laughter in the water, families enjoy the last days of summer on Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your time together, but stay safe. Lives can be saved by being proactive around water: either the pool or the lake. Small Children Vigilance is
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Current building science is to build it tight, ventilate it right, and manage the indoor air quality for a healthier home. There are many new products on the market for homes in the last 10 years. One of those is spray foam insulation. There are both pros and cons to this product. It is up
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This is predicted to be a very active year for hurricanes. Despite the flooding and disastrous storm damage already experienced in the Houston area, Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30, 2024. Take time to prepare your home against potential damage and increase your personal safety. 1. Create An Emergency Plan Write a family
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Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibility. If you want to avoid big problems in the future, there are a lot of steps you can take to make sure your home keeps running smoothly. You want to make sure that the steps you’re taking to protect your home are the right ones, though.
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As you prepare for all the winter festivities, the inviting atmosphere of a fireplace can make these events more special. However, there are 5 signs of trouble you should look for before lighting your fireplace. 1. Firebox Cracks. The firebox is the area where all the magic happens in a fireplace. It is the area
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Fires related to heating equipment are the leading cause of house fires in the United States of America. 19% of deaths in homes are caused by heating equipment. Deaths related to heating are from fires, gas leaks, unsafe fireplaces, old and/or non-working smoke & carbon monoxide alarms, and improperly placed space heaters. Our best bet
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