Engineered wood flooring is now becoming one of the most common floorings in consumers homes these days. Why is this so, and is it for you? Well for starters, any type of engineered wood flooring is any type of wood flooring that is not solid wood. For instance, plywood is considered to be the first…
Some people look forward to their retirement years, thinking of a time when they can take it easy and do things they’ve longed to do. While this is a happy prospect, it might also be an appropriate time to make plans for when advancing age may mean you are not as active as you are…
Buying a home is a big commitment, so its vital that you know everything there is to know about the property you’re purchasing. What if the home you are looking to buy has been in a previous fire? Although it might seem from first looking at it that not much damage was caused, this might…
In our last blog, we talked about the problems we may encounter when finding lead in our home. In this article we will discuss various things that can be done to reduce the effects of lead. Before we call a professional, there are certain measures we can take ourselves. As obvious as this sounds, regular…
Lead and lead based materials are a well known health risk. Those most in the high risk category are babies and small children. Unborn babies are also at risk. Just how concerned should you be about the possibility of lead posing a danger in your home? How much of a problem could it be? If…
Mold is a most undesirable thing to deal with in a home. It can cause upper respiratory problems, as well as other health conditions such as skin problems, so naturally, we want to do our best to prevent its growth. One area where mold can grow is in the carpet. Here are some things to…