Tag: home safety

Once Winter Sets In, Mold Takes Root in Out-of-Sight Places

Built in the 1950s, the Kentucky customer’s home got nippy in the wintertime. That wasn’t a big surprise. Interior walls were plastered over uninsulated cinder block construction. The owners assumed the chill was just a comfort and heating issue. Until it suddenly became a health threat: they discovered mould growing… Read more »

Have You Reviewed Your Homeowners Policy Lately?

Natural disasters – storms, wildfires, floods, high winds – are striking North America at unprecedented rates and homeowners’ insurance premiums are matching that steep uptick. “Most homeowners have noticed they are paying more to insure their properties,” says Wayne Merlino, Owner, Paul Davis of Palatine Illinois. “But they haven’t reviewed… Read more »

Do Your New Appliances Overtax Your Electrical Service?

Unobtrusively mounted on the wall in a garage, basement or laundry room, your electrical panel – also known as a breaker box – may be easy to forget but it’s a critical piece of equipment that quietly handles a very important task. “The panel manages the electricity that your power… Read more »