Bed Bugs….. An unhappy reality
We're continuing the theme of household pests this month with a consideration of Bed Bugs. As unpleasant as it is to think about, in recent years Bed Bugs, have become an epidemic. Their hard to see, love to travel and not so easy to eliminate, so what do we know...
How to Tell if you have bats in your home
No one enjoys the thought of these little creatures living in our attics, however since bats can be found in most inhabited places all over the world, we have to expect that we will encounter them at some point, so what are some of the ways we can identify if we have...
How can I improve the air quality in my home?
In our last article we looked at the potential causes of air pollutants in our home. In this article, we will look at ways to reduce and treat these pollutants. Here are a few suggestions: Make sure when using gas or kerosene heaters or even stoves etc that the room...
How good is the air quality in my home?
More and more people nowadays are being affected by pollutants in the air. These can cause many different allergies and respiratory ailments. It's important then, to analyze how good the air quality is in our home, especially as it's the place we spend most of our...
Power Strip Safety
So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to IPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep up with the demand, but...
Aluminum Wiring….. Know the dangers
If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider: Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses...
What should I know about Closing Costs
Buying a home can sometimes feel rather overwhelming. Once you have finally found your home, you then need to deal with all those extra fees you incur, which are referred to as closing costs. These costs can really add up, so here are just a few things you can expect...
Ways to prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer as it has no odor and cannot be seen. Many instances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning occur in the home, this is largely due to faulty, fuel burning appliances found in the home. What are some ways that CO Poisoning can be prevented?...
Drowning In Real Estate
If you are purchasing or refinancing your home, then you have likely felt like you are drowning - and you are not alone.There are more regulations, documents, and people involved in a real estate transaction now than ever before, so it is easy to get lost in the sea...