Do you have a fireproof container for your really important papers? Birth certificates, wills, stocks, and irreplaceable keepsakes should be in a fireproof box. It might seem easier to use a bank vault. Also include backing up pertinent computer information on discs...

Selling a home can be stressful. Uncertainty rules the day. How long will it take to sell? Will the buyer’s home inspection find something unknown or hidden? Will the house sell close to the listed price? No one can predict the final outcome of a home sale, but there...

Having a home inspected prior to listing is beneficial to the buyer also. When a buyer is told upfront of a problem or defect that needs to be repaired they are less upset than if their own inspector finds it. This is especially true if a problem has not been...

(1) Do you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector? Carbon Monoxide kills silently and sneakily. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of fossil fuels burning. It can be generated by wood stoves, fireplaces, appliances that use natural gas, propane, or oil such...

The housing market is always a fickle thing, and in times of crisis, such as we are experiencing now, it is more evident than ever. If you are in the process of selling your home, you might wonder if it will even be possible, much less if you will get the money for...

Many cases of injuries to children from furniture tipping over are reported each year, and unfortunately, some of those are fatal. While many safety standards are put into practice by furniture companies, if not used correctly in the home, these standards will not...

When it comes to water pressure, you will have problems whether it is too low or too high. Of course, it’s easier to notice when your pressure is low, especially if it takes a long time to fill up a glass of water or if your shower has no power. In reality, however,...

How many of us know that feeling of a static electricity shock? Although its annoying, we don’t usually worry too much about it. Are there any situations though, when static electricity could be more than just a nuisance? Static shocks themselves are not usually very...

In the past, we’ve spoken about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when it comes to protecting yourself from chemicals, power-tools, and falls, but in the current COVID-19 pandemic, the sole focus on PPE has been how it protects you and those you love from the virus....

Home cleaning is never much fun, but during the current crisis, many homeowners are finding themselves being much more diligent than ever in cleaning their homes. It is important to focus on commonly touched surfaces since these are the most likely spots where...