Tag "safety"
How to Tell if a Foundation Crack Is Urgent
Tweet Noticed a crack in your home’s foundation, but aren’t sure if it’s a wait-and-see kind of thing or a call-someone-now kind of problem? Not every crack is a crisis,
Hidden Causes of Home Energy Loss: Where To Look
Tweet Some homes seem to work against you. You adjust the thermostat, close the curtains, and still notice chilly rooms or energy bills that keep creeping up. The frustrating part
Tiny Railing Details That Prevent Big Remodel Issues
A new railing can completely change the look and feel of a deck, balcony, porch, or stairway. Still, the smaller details often decide whether the finished project feels polished or becomes frustrating later.
The Hidden Dangers of DIY Asbestos Removal
Tweet Tackling home improvement projects on your own can feel empowering and cost-effective. However, when asbestos is involved, a DIY approach can quickly turn into a serious health and financial
Improving the Safety Features Around Your Backyard Pool
As the weather begins to warm up, your kids will be eager to get outside in the sun and take advantage of the pool and the spring time weather. As a parent or caretaker, this means that you can no longer depend on the safe confines of your home.
Is Your Home Secure? 4 Ways To Keep Family In And Thieves Out
The evening news reports of violence in the streets and the never-ending stories of robberies, home invasions, illegal drugs and thefts have families more concerned than ever on how to implement stronger security at home.
7 Spring Cleaning Safety Tips
Tweet After a long winter’s break you’re probably ready to get outside. Before you start your work, consider the following spring cleaning safety tips that can keep you and others
Aging in Place or Senior Housing: Considerations
Your home is your castle, but as you age it may seem more like a prison than a place to reside. For millions of Americans, the transition from their home to senior housing seems inevitable.
The Effects of Bad Lighting in the Home
Tweet If you are planning a renovation project, you will want to ensure that the update at least maintains the current lighting level with perhaps additional illumination options considered to
Fencing Considerations for the Dog Owner
The old saying goes, “Good fences make good neighbors.” For dog owners, good fences make good neighbors, safe pets, and fewer pet-related problems.
Get Out! Crafting Your Family’s Fire Escape Plan.
Every family should have one, but most of us do not. That “one” is a fire escape plan, an orderly and sensible evacuation plan to manage the unthinkable: a house fire.
Ideas for Creating a Kid Friendly Bathroom
When you have children in your home, having a kid-friendly bathroom makes bath time and hygiene much more fun and easier for kids to do. In addition to creating a kid-friendly bathroom theme, safety is another important consideration for children in the bathroom.
Should You Invest in a Storm Shelter?
Tweet Winds topped out at 210 mph, strong enough to sweep brick homes off of foundations.1 Hackelburg Tornado Rated an EF-5, the Hackleburg Tornado was one of the most destructive
Steps to Consider Before Installing a Swimming Pool
Installing a swimming pool can add value to your home and offer countless hours of entertainment and relief from hot weather. Swimming pools can also prove expensive, requiring extensive changes to your yard before a pool can be installed.
