Radon 101 — What Commercial Property Owners Need To Know

If you recently acquired a commercial property, you probably already know that there are certain guidelines you're required to follow per various municipal, state, and federal laws — but you may be unclear of how this relates to the possible presence of radon gas in your building or buildings. Here's what you need to know:  Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. [Read More]

Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Yourself

Home improvement projects aim to make a house more comfortable, increase its value or energy efficiency, or adapt it to new uses. Oftentimes, homeowners want to tackle home improvement projects themselves. But even if you're not an experienced do-it-yourselfer, you can still complete many home improvement projects with a bit of help from the local hardware store. Here are some common home improvement projects and the supplies you'll need to complete them. [Read More]

Building An In-Ground Pool? Why You Also Need A Safety Gate

If you're building an in-ground swimming pool in your yard this year, don't forget about the safety gate. If you have a fenced yard already, you might think you can forego the added pool fencing. That's not the case though. Read the list provided below. You'll find three important reasons to include a safety gate with your new pool.   It Will Save You Money If you've decided against the pool safety gate, now's the time to think about the added costs. [Read More]

Get Your Potential House Inspected By A Certified Home Inspector

When you buy a new house, you want to ensure that there aren't any problems that will sneak up on you. You don't want to put a lot of money into your house for repairs right after buying it. One way to ensure that your soon-to-be house is in good shape and doesn't need significant work immediately is to have a home inspection as part of the purchasing process.  Home Inspection [Read More]