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Is Your Fireplace Sending Smoke Signals?

fireplace

I enjoy sitting in front of the fireplace on a blustery winter eve. It’s comfy, romantic…and the rest of the house is freezing! This happens when the fireplace chimney sucks up more heat than it makes. And while it’s become a major sales feature, let’s be realistic – a fireplace is just another heating system. … Read more

Pests The Unwelcome Guest

pests the unwelcome guest

You are not alone.   Your home is a sanctuary that makes thousands of freeloading pests the unwelcome guest – including millions of bed bugs and dust mites. Then there are the bigger pests that can take over – bats, birds, squirrels, raccoons, and skunks. These varmints can make some homes uninhabitable (bats are a … Read more

Don’t Ignore Furnace Maintenance

do not ignore furnace maintenance

Don’t ignore furnace maintenance.  Furnace maintenance is important every year before it gets cold outside. Furnace Maintenance There’s more to furnace maintenance than moving a few boxes around and changing the filter. It also includes checking the pipes, ducts, chimney, fireplace, and often several other appliances. This takes an understanding of combustion and air flow … Read more

Lead In Older Homes – Lead Dangers

lead in older homes

What was once believed to be true may be a lie.  New evidence shows that lead in older homes is more dangerous than originally thought. And while lead is (almost) dead in modern homes, it’s still a risk to children and pregnant women in older abodes. In fact, U.S. home buyers get a warning pamphlet … Read more