Tag: homeowners

Put Safeguards in Place Before Wildfires Peak in the Months Ahead

The 2018 wildfires in the British Columbia charred many thousands of square kilometers and reduced entire towns to ashes, triggering scary memories of the severe 2017 fires that forced 65,000 people from their homes. In Canada, peak risks occur April through September but veteran forecasters warn of significant fire activity… Read more »

What’s the Latest News on Chinese Drywall?

Nearly 10 years ago, homeowners across the American south learned that homes in their region may have been constructed or repaired with contaminated drywall imported from China. With recent court decisions hitting the news this spring, many are wondering anew about this issue and what experts recommend if homes contain… Read more »

Chemical substances

Hidden Dangers When Storing Too Many Chemicals, Too Long

As the proportion of new homes with two- and even three-car garages has grown in recent decades, the autozone has turned into a multipurpose work-and-play space. For many homeowners, chemicals are a common part of daily life, but too often people forget that they can be harmful if not stored… Read more »

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