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Facts and Dangers on Lightning
Lightning is the "visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud," as defined...
Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an...
Landscape Shading
One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree. The strategic placement of trees,...
Installing Attic Insultation
According to the EnergyStar™ Program, heating and cooling costs can be slashed by up to 20% per year by properly sealing and insulating the home....
Indoor Air Quality 101
Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can...
Increasing Home Energy Efficiency
HomeCheck Property Inspections advises that energy-efficient homes require less energy to perform household functions than homes that are less...
Things to Consider When Installing House Numbers
Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new owner never had to think about it, leaving them...
Why You Need Homeowner Insurance
The largest, single investment most consumers make is in their homes. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with a...
3 Mistakes Homebuyers Should Avoid
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now...
Indoor Plants and Air Quality
Raising plants indoors is a home-healthy move because of their ability to clean the air of carbon dioxide, but their benefits don't stop there....