Safety

Smoke alarm maintenance (and smoke detector) is a very simple task and should be performed in addition to weekly testing and yearly battery replacement (some manufacturers might suggest to replace the battery twice a year) - put it on your…

Garage Safety While checking the news this morning I stumbled upon this short article listing a few garage safety issues by U.S. Home Safety Council. To explore a little more their garage safety suggestions I followed a link to their…

Closet fire can be easily caused by a closet light fixture Incandescent closet light fixtures can easily cause closet fire and this fire hazard is very often ignored by the home owner. Is your closet light fixture safe? Keep reading…

Stair Handrails and Guardrails Safety With stair handrails and guardrails safety, it is the same concept as with many other requirements guiding our daily commute and we often believe these rules are created for others only, until we…

Laundry Chute Hazard Maybe because I’m a home inspector, or maybe because I have my own children, I over-react sometimes (mentally – my personal imagination just takes off) in situations where common sense and a little…

The 21st era has been an era of revolution.  Every sector has seen advancements in terms of better designs to suit the lifestyle and efficiency demands. Among many others, the footwear sector has come a long way. There are several…

Working on a construction site entails many responsibilities, and with these responsibilities come an array of risks. Construction sites are a magnet for accidents. The heavy machinery and heights are a hot spot for such incidents. This…

Pressure washers are cleaning products used for domestic and commercial use - their power helps to remove dirt from surfaces easily by expelling water through a high-force pressure system driven by a motor. This motor can be electric or…

Security is one of the most important aspects that you should consider for your home. In most cases, the doors are what would be given priority. However, there may be times when burglars consider the windows to be the most vulnerable…

The cooler months of the year are certainly full of their own distinct charms, but for homeowners they also bring a distinct set of challenges. The precipitation levels increase, cold winds blow, and temperatures drop. Keeping our homes…