September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
This is a very common question that does not have an easy answer.
After the smoke clears and the soot settles in your home, you’re left with some critical questions.
When the humidity in your home is too much to bare, what do you do? If you have a leak in your roof or an appliance is faulty, you fix [...]
Enjoying the fresh air in your backyard is a pleasant way to spend time.
Water can enter your home in many ways and end up damaging the foundation.
Aside from spending time and money to fix a sewage backup problem, sewage flooding also presents serious health hazards.
The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can cause extensive water damage if it’s not maintained properly.
Backup (or standby) electrical generators provide power to a home during a power outage.
When it comes to safety in and around the swimming pool or spa, drowning is usually the first danger that comes to mind.
Mold and mildew are types of fungi that share common features but also differ in many ways.
The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend public displays conducted by professionals.
Water damage is a common disaster in homes.
Mold can grow anywhere in homes, including closets.
Water entering your basement due to drainage problems, flash floods, appliance failures or other reasons can cause severe damage to your home.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas found in rock, soil, and water, and is relatively harmless outdoors.
Smoke alarms are crucial to preventing fire deaths and injuries during a home fire.
Although we use them every day, many cleaners and chemicals we keep in our homes can be very dangerous if splashed on the skin, inhaled or ingested.
It’s Halloween tomorrow and you’ve prepared costumes, decorations and special treats.
After making a great Jack-o’-lantern for Halloween, many of us are disappointed when we see mold spots on it the next day.
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), home electrical fires account for an average 51,000 fires, 500 deaths, 1,400 injuries and $1.