You probably don’t think about the lifespan of the various components of your home’s electrical system until the power goes out. If the rest of the neighborhood hasn’t blacked out, it might cross your mind something in your house has failed. Read more about your home electrical system here.
What Does It Mean? The world of electricity is filled with acronyms and abbreviations – CFL (compact florescent light), KW (kilowatt), AC (alternating current), and POV (peak operating voltage). Just to name a few. It can get confusing! Take for example GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) and AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter). They both contain […]
About Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide (C/O) is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It is produced when any fossil fuel, including natural gas, is burned. When fossil fuels do not burn properly, C/O can build up and cause sickness – even death. C/O can build up when gas appliances are used improperly or are not vented properly. […]
Schedule Home Inspection A home inspection is a professional, objective, visual examination of the condition of a home. Home buyers now entering the marketplace view inspections as a way to gain valuable information about the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It helps them to determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies at […]
After you purchase a new home, there are some maintenance and safety issues that you should review as soon as possible. Below is a convenient checklist to go over after you’ve purchased a home. Locks Change the locks on every outside entrance. Windows and Doors Check all the windows and doors to make sure they’re secure. […]
