When large wildfires burn out of control, it isn’t just a single area that is affected: the negative effects can be seen and felt for hundreds of miles, the most obvious being smoke. This is especially true in valleys, where the smoke can settle for weeks and continue to be replenished, until the fire is …
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If you live in an area that is susceptible to natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and tornados, homeowners insurance may cover the financial aspect of your home, but it may not provide much in the way of educating you on how to minimize the damage incurred in such an event, or even how to …
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some type of checklist that provided readers with the items necessary to make their living space safer to live in? While we have provided other checklists in the past, such as checking the HVAC components in your attic and what to look for when buying an older home, …
Homeowners already have enough to worry about whenever the warm season comes around, like keeping their summer cooling costs down or regularly maintaining their vents clean in order to keep their HVAC systems running as efficiently as possible. However, with current summer temperatures reaching all-time highs across the country, it’s more important than ever to …
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Now that we all know about the importance of proper attic ventilation year round, it’s time we talk about the inevitable: the replacement of a leaky or otherwise ineffective roof vent. These vents serve a valuable purpose in your home by allowing moist, stagnant air to escape while fresh air is brought in to replace …
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