Fire

Fire Prevention Through Preparation – Smoke Detectors, Extinguishers, Escape Plans & More

National Fire Safety Month occurs each October, and it’s a stark but important reminder to take precautions to protect ourselves and our homes. Many house fires are completely preventable, if the homeowner...

by Chris Long

Wood Fireplaces :: How To Get the Most Out of a Wood Fireplace

Homeownership

The net value of a wood fireplace may however come down to one simple thing. What type and quality of wood you choose to burn in your fireplace. A skill perhaps –...

by jb bartkowiak

Goodies and Gadgets and the Extras in Remodeling :: Plan for the Added Extras in Remodeling

Remodeling

And you know - it reminds me just how frequently we, as homeowners, (and OK, maybe it's only me) forget about all the ancillary stuff that comes along with doing any sort...

by jb bartkowiak

Stopping the Killers — Carbon Monoxide and Fire :: New Codes, Safety Checks for Gas Appliances & More

Unfortunately, during the fall and winter seasons is when we see an increase in fire & carbon monoxide fatalities. Based off the latest estimates, there were over 40,000 Carbon Monoxide cases requiring...

by Sean Lintow Sr