Did you know that houses can incur serious damage from even minor earthquakes? This is because houses are often built with less rigorous earthquake preparedness building codes in locations that do not see a great deal of seismic activity. It’s a good idea, then, to assess any potential weak spots in the home and reinforce […]

Are you relatively new to gardening and want to start your own compost? There are certainly many advantages to doing so, but it’s also important to know how to handle compost safely to avoid being exposed to dangerous pathogens that exist in it. The first thing to remember when it comes to handling compost is […]

If you are going through the home buying process you are probably by now aware of the important role a home inspection plays in finding a sound property. If you have never had a home inspection before you may have many questions about what to expect from it, so, we are going to briefly answer […]

Are you preparing your list of spring-cleaning tasks? If you are, then perhaps getting your central air conditioning system ready for the warmer months is on that list.  Although having a yearly maintenance inspection on your a/c system is recommended, what are some things you can do to help keep it well maintained? Here are […]

Fire is a huge destroyer of homes, so much so that even when a fire does not completely devastate a building, it may create problems for years to come.  If you are considering a property that has a history of fire damage, what are some things you should think about? While a fire can be […]