Most homeowners don’t give a thought to how their chimney and fireplace actually work. You know that lighting a fire can keep your home warm and your energy costs down, but understanding how the units work and how to keep them regularly maintained is a great way to...
A house fire is one of the most traumatic events anyone can go through. Once the professionals have cleared you to return to your home, you finally have a chance to see what was destroyed during the fire, and this can cause reality to set in even further - and make it...
When you purchase a home or manage a property of apartments or condos, it is important to monitor appliances closely and keep track of the age of each machine - especially the ones that you and tenants use on a daily basis. Keeping a log of when appliances are...
You pay attention to your electric bill each month and have noticed an increase but can’t pin point why? It can be hard to budget when your energy cost fluctuates with no rhyme or reason. While it can be easy to blame your utility company for the increase, it's more...
While plumbing can seem like a mystery to those that have never had to deal with anything related to pipes or water, hiring a professional plumber to take care of regular routine maintenance is an extremely costly service call. Instead of bringing in the professionals...
Nursing home residents are at the most vulnerable during a fire emergency. Most are unable to protect themselves, which is why having an emergency response plan in place is critical as a facility manager or owner. Proper equipment can mean the difference between major...