by HomeGauge | Jul 27, 2020 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
As a homeowner, it’s important to be prepared for unexpected situations. As much as you hope they won’t happen, break-ins, fire, or natural disasters can occur on your property. Here are the safety essentials your home should have. A First Aid Kit Contains...
by HomeGauge | May 27, 2020 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Smoke from industries and fumes from cars are some images that come to mind when you think about air pollution. People are surprised to learn that the air inside their homes is often polluted with chemicals, mold, dust, cleaning products, and smoke. With these tips,...
by HomeGauge | Dec 26, 2019 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The importance of proper smoke detector placement cannot be emphasized enough. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the chances of surviving a house fire increase by 50% with operational smoke detectors. Still, smoke detector placement and maintenance are also...
by HomeGauge | Nov 30, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The holidays are a time when we decorate our houses, cook delicious meals, and spend time with friends and family. But with all of the decorations and cooking, your house is at an increased risk for a fire.For example, when you are distracted by guests and neglecting...
by HomeGauge | Oct 31, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Why You Need to Implement Plumbing Leak Prevention In The Home It has often been said that prevention is the best medicine. This is true not only for health but also for the care of one’s home. Anyone who has gone through the process of replacing the plumbing in...
by HomeGauge | Oct 1, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is released from the soil as uranium decays. It can seep into buildings through openings in the foundation and floor, slowly accumulating to dangerous levels. Unfortunately, exposure to radon can result in severe health...
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