How to Handle Water Damage from Automatic Sprinkler Systems
If you are the owner of a commercial building, protecting your property from fire damage is a number one priority. An automatic sprinkler system is a great safeguard against fires. What happens to the standing water that’s leftover after the flames are extinguished?...
Fire Prevention Apartment Checklist for Common Areas of Your Building
Fire safety is important in every setting, but in an apartment building or condo complex, there are specific safety precautions to consider. Fire can spread quickly throughout the entire building, affecting the safety of all occupants. As the property owner or...
Fireplace Maintenance 101 – Keeping Your Home Safe from Mishaps
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...
How to Remove Smoke Odors From Your Home After a Fire
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...
A Guide to When You Should Replace Common Household Appliances
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...
5 Reasons Your Energy Bill May Be Higher Than Usual
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...