Asbestos For more information on Asbestos and your Home, ask your local home inspector. What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them
Biological Pollutants Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continues to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest – your home. Many ordinary activities such
Conserve Energy & Save Money Are your energy bills too high? Is your home not as comfortable as you want it to be? Do you want to do more to protect the environment? Do you have teenagers at home giving your hot water bill a beating? Whatever your situation, this will help you to find
Maintenance Tips Upon Taking Ownership After taking possession of your new home or property you should consider doing the following improvements: Change the locks on all exterior doors, for security purposes. Install smoke detectors on each level of the home; install carbon monoxide detectors where any fossil fuels may be burned. I.e. near heater, gas
The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco The term “stucco” is used to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two-or-three part coating directly onto masonry, or applied over wood or metal lath to a log or wood frame structure. Stucco is found in many forms on historic structures throughout the United States.
Wildlife Control at Home Control Wildlife Damage Around the Home With Common Sense Control Methods Whether you are a home gardener, enjoy landscaping around your home or just own your own home, there are times when certain species of wildlife can become a nuisance or a pest and cause damage to plants and even economic losses.
Home Safety Checklist Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly one million people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with the products they live with and use everyday. CPSC recommends the use of grab-bars and non-slip mats in the bathtub, handrails on both sides of
